Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)

08/06/2026

🚧 Progress is rolling along at YXC! 🚧

Paving work is well underway, and we're excited to see these improvements take shape.

While the smoky skies may feel a little eerie, they are helping to keep temperatures cooler, creating favourable conditions for the paving process.

We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as this work continues.

Please remember to approach the parking lot with caution, follow all signage, and watch for construction activity.

Thank you for helping us keep the project moving safely! ✈️

08/04/2026

Paving begins this week at YXC!

We encourage you to share this post with friends and family who may be flying, or who are currently away and possibly parked in the restricted zones.

Once again, our hope is for a smooth and pain-free ex*****on of this important project.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. 🚘 🚖🚘🚖

🚧 Parking Lot Improvements Coming to YXC 🚧

To improve your experience at Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), our main parking lot will be repaved between August 6 and August 28.

During construction, alternate overflow parking will be available.

While we hope for a smooth and efficient project, we recognize that construction may cause some temporary inconvenience. We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we complete these important improvements.

Thank you for bearing with us—we look forward to welcoming you to a smoother, refreshed parking lot very soon! ✈️

08/02/2026

🔥 Fire Update – Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)

We want to reassure our community and travellers that YXC remains fully operational, and all flights are operating as scheduled at this time.

We continue to monitor the wildfire situation closely and remain in regular contact with our emergency response partners. We are grateful for the tireless efforts of the wildfire crews and aviation resources working to protect our region.

For the latest emergency information, please visit:
📍 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Emergency Information
📍 DriveBC for current highway conditions and travel information.

If you are travelling, we also encourage you to stay in contact with your airline for the latest information regarding your flight.

Thank you for your patience, and to everyone working hard to keep our communities safe. 💙 ✈️

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08/02/2026

🔥 Local Fire Activity Near YXC 🔥

A wildfire is currently burning approximately 6 nautical miles from Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC).

Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we are grateful to the dedicated wildfire crews, aviation resources, and emergency responders working tirelessly to contain the fire.

At this time, there are no anticipated disruptions to airport operations, and our aviation partners continue to monitor conditions closely. But conditions can rapidly change.

If you are travelling, we encourage you to check directly with your airline for the latest information regarding your flight, as conditions can change.

We kindly ask that you do not contact the YXC administrative office for wildfire updates, as our team cannot adequately respond.

Thank you for your understanding, and please join us in wishing for the safety of all responders and those impacted by the fire.

07/27/2026

The cavalry has arrived. ✈️🔥

You may have spotted these unmistakable yellow-and-blue aircraft at YXC. These are Alberta Wildfire CL-215T water bombers, temporarily operating from Canadian Rockies International Airport to support wildfire suppression efforts in the region.

Purpose-built for firefighting, these amphibious aircraft can scoop thousands of litres of water from nearby lakes in just seconds before returning to the fire line. Their ability to make rapid, repeated drops makes them an invaluable tool in slowing the spread of wildfires and protecting communities.

We’re proud to support the crews working tirelessly on the front lines and to provide a base of operations here at YXC.

If you see these aircraft coming and going, give them plenty of space and join us in wishing all wildfire personnel a safe and successful mission. 🚒🌲💛✈️ photo credit: Robert Davidson

07/21/2026

✈️ Travel Update from YXC ✈️
We understand that many travelers are monitoring the current wildfire situation across the region.

We want to reassure passengers that air service in and out of YXC remains unaffected at this time.

All scheduled flights are continuing to operate, and the airport remains fully open and accessible. We are actively monitoring conditions and remain in close contact with our airline and emergency management partners.

If you are travelling, we encourage you to check directly with your airline for the latest flight information and allow yourself extra time to travel safely.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We wish everyone a safe journey and extend our gratitude to the firefighters and emergency personnel working hard to protect our communities.

07/07/2026

🚧 Parking Lot Improvements Coming to YXC 🚧

To improve your experience at Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), our main parking lot will be repaved between August 6 and August 28.

During construction, alternate overflow parking will be available.

While we hope for a smooth and efficient project, we recognize that construction may cause some temporary inconvenience. We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we complete these important improvements.

Thank you for bearing with us—we look forward to welcoming you to a smoother, refreshed parking lot very soon! ✈️

07/01/2026

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day from all of us at YXC! ❤️

Today, we celebrate the people, communities, and landscapes that make this country such an incredible place to call home.

Whether you’re travelling to reunite with loved ones, heading off on a new adventure, or welcoming visitors to Cranbrook and the beautiful East Kootenay region, we wish you a safe, joyful, and memorable Canada Day.

Happy Canada Day! 🍁✈️🇨🇦

06/19/2026

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Cranbrook for the invitation to speak yesterday. It’s always a pleasure connecting with local groups, and of course, sharing my passion for all things bikes!

05/28/2026

A great couple of days at the BCAC (BC Aviation Council) conference in Kelowna to remind us just how lucky we are to be part of such an engaged, passionate and dedicated aviation community.

From great conversations and industry learning, to reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new ones, this event always delivers. And of course… a major highlight was an incredible evening hosted at the KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence. Amazing venue, amazing people, and a pretty spectacular reminder of both the history and future of aviation in British Columbia and Canada.

Thank you to for the education, the hospitality, and the memories.

And in between all of the conference sessions and networking, we even managed to sneak in some incredible Okanagan downtime — including some Jamie and Gemma mountain biking adventures, and some much-needed sunset decompression after long event days. Because sometimes the best conversations and moments happen once the lanyards come off and the sun starts to dip behind the mountains.

Now comes the fun part… because next up: YXC will host the BCAC in 2027.

Needless to say, we may have just slightly raised our own expectations after this week 😂✈️

Challenge accepted.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to YXC and to this corner of the province we feel so privileged and proud to call home.

Stay tuned! kootenaylife