Medicine Hat Airport – YXH Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat Airport with code YXH is located in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The airport is suited 3.7 miles from the city center of Medicine Hat in Alberta. The two airlines offering daily flights are WestJet Link and Air Canada Express. During the Second World War, the airfield was part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The airport is offering plans to the city of Calgary. Medicine Hat is located just beside the South Saskatchewan River. In 2016, the city is top 6 in Alberta in terms of population. The town is best known for its natural gas fields and for its reason, it was dubbed as “The Gas City”.
Best Time to Visit
The airport was built in 1942 and it has six runways. The airfield is also the home of a training school for a few years. Brooks and Elkwater are two cities surrounding the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center is less than 1 mile from the airport. The three-story building is just off the Trans-Canada Highway. The hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have access to free wi-fi and breakfast. Medicine Hat Lodge Resort is less than 4 miles from the airport. This 4-star hotel has two restaurants and even a casino. The indoor pool has water slides for guests to enjoy. The Imperial Inn Medicine Hat is about 2.8 miles away from the airport. This 3-star hotel has a high-quality rating. The rooms of the hotels are equipped with a microwave and fridge. Guests are also treated with free breakfast.
