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YXC Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport

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Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) serves Cranbrook. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAYXC
ICAOCYXC
Non-stop3
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Elevation939 m

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The airport in numbers

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 181,072 passengers in 2019.

Passengers / year
181,072
as of 2019
Elevation
939 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2006–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Cranbrook

Train & bus: Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Cranbrook ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Pacific Coastal Airline · Air Canada

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Cranbrook shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to the centre of Cranbrook?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I use a ride app from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Cranbrook?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I get from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Vancouver, Calgary, Kelowna. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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