YBA - Banff Airport
Banff, Canada
IATA Code: YBA · Banff, Canada
The airport code YBA is the IATA identifier for Banff Airport. You may also find it referred to as Banff Airport (YBA).
Banff Airport (YBA) serves Banff, Canada, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
YBA is the IATA airport code for Banff Airport, located in Banff, Canada. The airport is situated at coordinates 51.2073°N, 115.5419°W. The current jet fuel price in the North America region is $5.21/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (North America)
$5.21/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- YBA
- City
- Banff
- Country
- Canada
- Timezone
- N
- Latitude
- 51.2073°
- Longitude
- -115.5419°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- North America
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from YBA
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYC - Calgary | 107 km | $1,561 | $3/passenger |
| YRM - Rocky Mountain House | 143 km | $2,086 | $4/passenger |
| YQF - Red Deer Industrial | 157 km | $2,290 | $5/passenger |
| YXC - Cranbrook | 178 km | $2,597 | $5/passenger |
| YRV - Revelstoke | 186 km | $2,713 | $5/passenger |
| WPC - Pincher Creek | 217 km | $3,166 | $6/passenger |
| YCG - Castlegar | 259 km | $3,778 | $8/passenger |
| YQL - Lethbridge | 262 km | $3,822 | $8/passenger |
| YSN - Salmon Arm | 265 km | $3,866 | $8/passenger |
| YEG - Edmonton | 269 km | $3,924 | $8/passenger |
| YET - Edson | 271 km | $3,953 | $8/passenger |
| YJP - Hinton | 279 km | $4,070 | $8/passenger |
| YZZ - Trail | 281 km | $4,099 | $8/passenger |
| YVE - Vernon | 287 km | $4,187 | $8/passenger |
| YXD - Edmonton | 297 km | $4,333 | $9/passenger |
| YCT - Coronation | 299 km | $4,362 | $9/passenger |
| YLW - Kelowna | 304 km | $4,435 | $9/passenger |
| ZGF - Grand Forks | 319 km | $4,654 | $9/passenger |
| YSD - Suffield | 324 km | $4,727 | $9/passenger |
| YZU - Whitecourt | 327 km | $4,770 | $10/passenger |
| FCA - Kalispell | 335 km | $4,887 | $10/passenger |
| YYF - Penticton | 347 km | $5,062 | $10/passenger |
| YKA - Kamloops | 348 km | $5,077 | $10/passenger |
| YXH - Medicine Hat | 365 km | $5,325 | $11/passenger |
| CTB - Cutbank | 367 km | $5,354 | $11/passenger |
| COE - Coeur d'''Alene | 393 km | $5,733 | $11/passenger |
| YVG - Vermillion | 400 km | $5,835 | $12/passenger |
| ZMH - 108 Mile Ranch | 405 km | $5,908 | $12/passenger |
| SFF - Spokane | 412 km | $6,010 | $12/passenger |
| GEG - Spokane | 424 km | $6,185 | $12/passenger |
| SKA - Spokane | 428 km | $6,244 | $12/passenger |
| YLL - Lloydminster | 439 km | $6,404 | $13/passenger |
| YKY - Kindersley | 443 km | $6,462 | $13/passenger |
| YZH - Slave Lake | 457 km | $6,667 | $13/passenger |
| YWL - Williams Lake | 462 km | $6,740 | $13/passenger |
| YHE - Hope | 470 km | $6,856 | $14/passenger |
| YBY - Bonnyville | 472 km | $6,886 | $14/passenger |
| MSO - Missoula | 489 km | $7,134 | $14/passenger |
| YQU - Grande Prairie | 495 km | $7,221 | $14/passenger |
| YOD - Cold Lake | 501 km | $7,309 | $15/passenger |
| YCW - Chilliwack | 509 km | $7,425 | $15/passenger |
| HVR - Havre | 509 km | $7,425 | $15/passenger |
| PUW - Pullman | 509 km | $7,425 | $15/passenger |
| GTF - Great Falls | 513 km | $7,484 | $15/passenger |
| YQZ - Quesnel | 517 km | $7,542 | $15/passenger |
| MWH - Grant County Airport | 522 km | $7,615 | $15/passenger |
| YQW - North Battleford | 529 km | $7,717 | $15/passenger |
| YWS - Whistler | 535 km | $7,805 | $16/passenger |
| EAT - Wenatchee | 542 km | $7,907 | $16/passenger |
| YXX - Abbotsford | 543 km | $7,921 | $16/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your YBA Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the North America region has jet fuel priced at $5.21/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from YBA
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Banff
Banff experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through YBA
YBA provides air connectivity for Banff, Canada. Travelers should check entry requirements, local transport options, and current fuel price impacts before booking flights through this airport.
🇺🇳 Canada Travel Tips
Canadian airports serve both domestic and transborder (US) traffic. NEXUS cards can expedite US-Canada border crossings. Winter weather in northern airports can cause seasonal schedule disruptions.
Planning Your Trip via YBA
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Banff Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from YBA
- Fuel impact awareness: The North America region currently prices jet fuel at $5.21/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to YBA are YYC, YRM, YQF — consider these for potentially lower fares