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Kelowna Airport (YLW)
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Kelowna Airport (YLW)

Kelowna Airport (YLW) is located in Kelowna, Canada.

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Use the overview to decide whether Kelowna Airport works best as a connection point, a long layover airport, or an overnight stop. Kelowna Airport looks functional as a hub, but recovery-friendly amenities appear limited right now.

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60 min minimum connection

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Lounge and wellness data available

Best current lounge for recovery: YLW has no lounges with dedicated shower, spa, or sleep pod facilities currently available. Passengers seeking recovery options should plan rest time outside the terminal in nearby hotels or use shower facilities if accessible. For premium travelers, check airline-specific lounge access policies, though amenities are limited at this regional airport..

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2 airport or day-use options

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21 destinations

10 award routes sampled from this airport.

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About Kelowna Airport

Kelowna Airport (YLW) is located in Kelowna, Canada.

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Airport Facilities

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Healthy Dining
Security Wait

~10 min avg

Min. Connection

35 min

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Award Availability

Best miles redemptions from Kelowna Airport (YLW)

10 routes
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Seattle
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5K
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Vancouver
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6K
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Los Angeles
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10K
miles
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Toronto
Airports in Canada
11K
miles
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Edmonton
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11K
miles
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Calgary
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11K
miles
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Montreal
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12K
miles
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Phoenix
Airports in United States
15K
miles
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Las Vegas
Airports in United States
16K
miles
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Cancun
Airports in Mexico
28K
miles
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Jetlag by Origin

Flight quality scores for routes arriving at Kelowna Airport

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US West Coast

4 routes

100 · Minimal
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Latin America

4 routes

85 · Minimal

Airport Operations

Total Routes
21
Daily Departures
54.9
On-Time Departures
46%
On-Time Arrivals
51%
Avg Departure Delay
26 min

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Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
16 / 342,717 m61 mAsphalt

Frequently Asked Questions

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Kelowna Airport (YLW) offers direct flights to 21 destinations. This makes it a major hub for both domestic and international travel.