Fort St John Airport
Fort Saint John · CanadaICAO CYXJ
Fort St John Airport (YXJ) is an airport serving Fort Saint John, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 56° 14' 17.2" N, 120° 44' 24.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,280 feet (695 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Dawson_Creek (GMT-7).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from YXJ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YVR | Vancouver, Canada | 498 mi | 1h 27m | short-haul | 204 kg | View |
| YEG | Edmonton, Canada | 350 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 144 kg | View |
| YXS | Prince George, Canada | 180 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 74 kg | View |
| YYC | Calgary, Canada | 449 mi | 1h 21m | short-haul | 184 kg | View |
| YYE | Fort Nelson, Canada | 193 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 79 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YXJ
2 active airlines serving Fort St John Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Fort St John Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Creek Airport | YDQ | Dawson Creek | Canada | 65 km |
| Grande Prairie Airport | YQU | Grande Prairie | Canada | 166 km |
| Rainbow Lake Airport | YOP | Rainbow Lake | Canada | 263 km |
| Prince George Airport | YXS | Prince George | Canada | 289 km |
| Fort Nelson Airport | YYE | Fort Nelson | Canada | 310 km |
| Quesnel Airport | YQZ | Quesnel | Canada | 375 km |
| Williams Lake Airport | YWL | Williams Lake | Canada | 459 km |
| High Level Airport | YOJ | High Level | Canada | 341 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 56° 14' 17.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 120° 44' 24.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 56.238098
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -120.739998
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Dawson_Creek
- UTC Offset
- GMT-7
- Current Local Time
- 10:36 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,280 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 695 m
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