YYN - Swift Current Airport
Swift Current, Canada
IATA Code: YYN · Swift Current, Canada
The airport code YYN is the IATA identifier for Swift Current Airport. You may also find it referred to as Swift Current Airport (YYN).
Swift Current Airport (YYN) serves Swift Current, Canada, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
YYN is the IATA airport code for Swift Current Airport, located in Swift Current, Canada. The airport is situated at coordinates 50.2919°N, 107.6910°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
- YYN
- City
- Swift Current
- Country
- Canada
- Timezone
- America/Regina
- Latitude
- 50.2919°
- Longitude
- -107.6910°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- North America
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from YYN
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMJ - Moose Jaw | 151 km | $2,203 | $4/passenger |
| YKY - Kindersley | 172 km | $2,509 | $5/passenger |
| YQR - Regina | 215 km | $3,136 | $6/passenger |
| YXH - Medicine Hat | 218 km | $3,180 | $6/passenger |
| YXE - Saskatoon | 220 km | $3,209 | $6/passenger |
| GGW - Glasgow | 244 km | $3,559 | $7/passenger |
| HVR - Havre | 245 km | $3,574 | $7/passenger |
| YSD - Suffield | 248 km | $3,618 | $7/passenger |
| YQW - North Battleford | 278 km | $4,055 | $8/passenger |
| OLF - Wolf Point | 289 km | $4,216 | $8/passenger |
| YCT - Coronation | 328 km | $4,785 | $10/passenger |
| YPA - Prince Albert | 353 km | $5,150 | $10/passenger |
| YEN - Estevan | 360 km | $5,252 | $11/passenger |
| YLL - Lloydminster | 373 km | $5,441 | $11/passenger |
| YQL - Lethbridge | 373 km | $5,441 | $11/passenger |
| ISN - Williston | 376 km | $5,485 | $11/passenger |
| YQV - Yorkton | 383 km | $5,587 | $11/passenger |
| LWT - Lewistown | 383 km | $5,587 | $11/passenger |
| SDY - Sidney | 384 km | $5,602 | $11/passenger |
| CTB - Cutbank | 387 km | $5,646 | $11/passenger |
| YVG - Vermillion | 403 km | $5,879 | $12/passenger |
| GDV - Glendive | 409 km | $5,966 | $12/passenger |
| GTF - Great Falls | 412 km | $6,010 | $12/passenger |
| YLJ - Meadow Lake | 430 km | $6,273 | $13/passenger |
| MLS - Miles City | 450 km | $6,565 | $13/passenger |
| YYC - Calgary | 455 km | $6,638 | $13/passenger |
| WPC - Pincher Creek | 460 km | $6,710 | $13/passenger |
| YHB - Hudson Bay | 466 km | $6,798 | $14/passenger |
| YQF - Red Deer Industrial | 480 km | $7,002 | $14/passenger |
| YOD - Cold Lake | 490 km | $7,148 | $14/passenger |
| YBY - Bonnyville | 492 km | $7,177 | $14/passenger |
| ZJN - Swan River | 493 km | $7,192 | $14/passenger |
| BIL - Billings | 503 km | $7,338 | $15/passenger |
| MIB - Minot | 504 km | $7,352 | $15/passenger |
| MOT - Minot | 517 km | $7,542 | $15/passenger |
| HLN - Helena | 518 km | $7,557 | $15/passenger |
| FCA - Kalispell | 524 km | $7,644 | $15/passenger |
| YEG - Edmonton | 526 km | $7,673 | $15/passenger |
| DIK - Dickinson | 529 km | $7,717 | $15/passenger |
| YXD - Edmonton | 541 km | $7,892 | $16/passenger |
| YDN - Dauphin | 545 km | $7,950 | $16/passenger |
| LVM - Livingston-Montana | 550 km | $8,023 | $16/passenger |
| YBR - Brandon | 553 km | $8,067 | $16/passenger |
| YRM - Rocky Mountain House | 554 km | $8,082 | $16/passenger |
| YBA - Banff | 561 km | $8,184 | $16/passenger |
| YVC - La Ronge | 564 km | $8,228 | $16/passenger |
| BZN - Bozeman | 564 km | $8,228 | $16/passenger |
| YXC - Cranbrook | 584 km | $8,519 | $17/passenger |
| BTM - Butte | 600 km | $8,753 | $18/passenger |
| MSO - Missoula | 602 km | $8,782 | $18/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your YYN 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 YYN
- 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 Swift Current
Swift Current 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 YYN
Traveling through Swift Current 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 YYN
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Swift Current Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from YYN
- 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 YYN are YMJ, YKY, YQR — consider these for potentially lower fares