YXH - Medicine Hat Airport
Medicine Hat, Canada
IATA Code: YXH · Medicine Hat, Canada
The airport code YXH is the IATA identifier for Medicine Hat Airport. You may also find it referred to as Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).
Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) serves Medicine Hat, Canada, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
YXH is the IATA airport code for Medicine Hat Airport, located in Medicine Hat, Canada. The airport is situated at coordinates 50.0189°N, 110.7210°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
- YXH
- City
- Medicine Hat
- Country
- Canada
- Timezone
- America/Edmonton
- Latitude
- 50.0189°
- Longitude
- -110.7210°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- North America
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from YXH
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSD - Suffield | 43 km | $627 | $1/passenger |
| YQL - Lethbridge | 155 km | $2,261 | $5/passenger |
| HVR - Havre | 178 km | $2,597 | $5/passenger |
| CTB - Cutbank | 197 km | $2,874 | $6/passenger |
| YKY - Kindersley | 199 km | $2,903 | $6/passenger |
| YYN - Swift Current | 218 km | $3,180 | $6/passenger |
| YCT - Coronation | 234 km | $3,414 | $7/passenger |
| WPC - Pincher Creek | 242 km | $3,530 | $7/passenger |
| YYC - Calgary | 263 km | $3,837 | $8/passenger |
| GTF - Great Falls | 286 km | $4,172 | $8/passenger |
| FCA - Kalispell | 320 km | $4,668 | $9/passenger |
| YQF - Red Deer Industrial | 327 km | $4,770 | $10/passenger |
| LWT - Lewistown | 343 km | $5,004 | $10/passenger |
| YQW - North Battleford | 351 km | $5,120 | $10/passenger |
| GGW - Glasgow | 360 km | $5,252 | $11/passenger |
| YBA - Banff | 365 km | $5,325 | $11/passenger |
| YXC - Cranbrook | 366 km | $5,339 | $11/passenger |
| YLL - Lloydminster | 369 km | $5,383 | $11/passenger |
| YMJ - Moose Jaw | 369 km | $5,383 | $11/passenger |
| YXE - Saskatoon | 369 km | $5,383 | $11/passenger |
| YVG - Vermillion | 371 km | $5,412 | $11/passenger |
| HLN - Helena | 391 km | $5,704 | $11/passenger |
| YRM - Rocky Mountain House | 396 km | $5,777 | $12/passenger |
| YEG - Edmonton | 416 km | $6,069 | $12/passenger |
| MSO - Missoula | 425 km | $6,200 | $12/passenger |
| OLF - Wolf Point | 432 km | $6,302 | $13/passenger |
| YQR - Regina | 433 km | $6,317 | $13/passenger |
| YXD - Edmonton | 439 km | $6,404 | $13/passenger |
| BTM - Butte | 471 km | $6,871 | $14/passenger |
| BZN - Bozeman | 473 km | $6,900 | $14/passenger |
| YBY - Bonnyville | 477 km | $6,958 | $14/passenger |
| YLJ - Meadow Lake | 481 km | $7,017 | $14/passenger |
| LVM - Livingston-Montana | 481 km | $7,017 | $14/passenger |
| YOD - Cold Lake | 489 km | $7,134 | $14/passenger |
| BIL - Billings | 496 km | $7,236 | $14/passenger |
| YPA - Prince Albert | 497 km | $7,250 | $15/passenger |
| YCG - Castlegar | 504 km | $7,352 | $15/passenger |
| YZZ - Trail | 508 km | $7,411 | $15/passenger |
| COE - Coeur d'''Alene | 511 km | $7,454 | $15/passenger |
| MLS - Miles City | 536 km | $7,819 | $16/passenger |
| YRV - Revelstoke | 538 km | $7,848 | $16/passenger |
| GDV - Glendive | 540 km | $7,878 | $16/passenger |
| SDY - Sidney | 542 km | $7,907 | $16/passenger |
| SFF - Spokane | 548 km | $7,994 | $16/passenger |
| ISN - Williston | 554 km | $8,082 | $16/passenger |
| YET - Edson | 559 km | $8,155 | $16/passenger |
| GEG - Spokane | 565 km | $8,242 | $16/passenger |
| YEN - Estevan | 566 km | $8,257 | $17/passenger |
| ZGF - Grand Forks | 567 km | $8,271 | $17/passenger |
| YZU - Whitecourt | 574 km | $8,374 | $17/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your YXH 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 YXH
- 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 Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat 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 YXH
Traveling through Medicine Hat in the Americas, passengers should be aware that fuel prices in the North America region directly influence ticket pricing. North and South American airports generally have well-established ground transportation networks, including ride-sharing services, shuttles, and rental car agencies. For international arrivals, customs and immigration processing times vary significantly by country.
🇺🇳 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 YXH
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Medicine Hat Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from YXH
- 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 YXH are YSD, YQL, HVR — consider these for potentially lower fares