Private Jet Charter to Kamloops, BC - Fulton Field, the Thompson Valley & the Tournament Capital of Canada

By road, Kamloops is roughly 3.5 to 4 hours from Vancouver and over 6 hours from Calgary. Scheduled service mostly links YKA with Vancouver and Calgary, so US travelers connect. A charter flies the whole way and parks a short ride from town.

• Time saved: a 45-minute hop from Vancouver replaces a mountain-highway drive.
• Sun Peaks access: land about an hour from the slopes, skis on board.
• Mine and site visits: reach Highland Valley Copper, 75 km southwest, in a day trip.

Where do private jets land for a trip to Kamloops?

Kamloops Airport (YKA) handles nearly all private flights, with an 8,000-foot main runway and Jet A-1 fuel. Salmon Arm's 4,261-foot strip suits turboprops for Shuswap Lake. Cache Creek has no lights, fuel or customs.

YKA is a CBSA airport of entry, cleared for aircraft carrying up to 30 people including crew. Officers work Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and not on holidays. A flight from the US outside those hours must clear somewhere else first.

Can a private jet from the US clear customs at Kamloops on a weekend?

No. CBSA staffs Kamloops Airport only on weekday business hours, outside holidays. Weekend arrivals usually stop first at a full-time entry point such as Vancouver. CANPASS does not apply to charter flights.

Yes. Private jet charter flights to Kamloops arrive nonstop from across western Canada and the US. US flights need the weekday customs window.

• Vancouver: about 45 minutes in a turboprop.
• Calgary and Edmonton: roughly an hour in a light jet.
• Seattle: about 50 minutes, timed for CBSA hours.
• California and Denver: midsize jets reach YKA in 2 to 2.5 hours.

The 8,000-foot runway at YKA accepts every class below, including large cabin jets. Salmon Arm and Cache Creek suit only smaller aircraft.

Note: Prices are standard one-way estimates based on the hourly rate of the suggested aircraft category. Flights under 1 hour are shown at a 1-hour minimum. Positioning, landing, handling, de-icing, customs costs, and taxes are not included and will be added to your final all-in quote. Weekend US arrivals may require an additional customs stop at Vancouver International, quoted separately.

• Passports: every passenger needs a valid passport. Non-US citizens should check Canadian entry rules for their nationality.
• eTA: visa-exempt visitors who are not US citizens get an Electronic Travel Authorization before departure.
• Customs timing: US arrivals at YKA must land within CBSA's weekday hours.
• Firearms and hunting gear: declare them to CBSA, and tell the operator before booking.

Sun Peaks is Canada's second-largest ski area, spread over three mountains. The resort is roughly 60 km from YKA by road. Its season usually runs from late November to early April.

How do you get from Kamloops Airport to Sun Peaks?

Sun Peaks is about 58 to 62 km from YKA, roughly an hour by car. Private transfers and shared shuttles meet flights. In winter, allow extra time on the mountain road after fresh snow.

Kamloops has a semi-arid climate, with over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. The city averages about 36 days above 30°C. On June 29, 2021, it set a record high of 47.3°C.

Does summer heat affect private jet flights at Kamloops?

It can. Hot air makes engines and wings less efficient, so takeoffs need more runway. The 8,000-foot runway leaves a good margin for most jets. On the hottest afternoons, a heavy jet may carry less fuel or weight.

Yes. A US dog or cat older than three months needs proof of rabies vaccination, with no quarantine on arrival. Animals coming from other countries face different CFIA requirements. Kamloops has 82 parks, so walks after landing are easy.

• Customs timing: a weekend Vancouver stop adds flight time.
• Ski season demand: Sun Peaks holiday weeks fill aircraft early.
• Hot-day limits: summer heat can cap payload on heavier jets.
• Positioning: most nearby aircraft are based in Vancouver, Kelowna or Calgary.
• Waiting days: crew hotels and parking apply on multi-day trips.

What sets the price of a private flight to Kamloops?

The hourly rate for your aircraft class times the flight hours is the base. Positioning time is added if the jet starts elsewhere. A weekend customs stop adds a short extra leg. Taxes and handling are part of one all-in figure.

Jets that drop clients at YKA often head home empty to Vancouver, Kelowna or Calgary. Those one-way legs can be booked at a lower price. Ski Saturdays and tournament weekends tend to produce the most.

To ask about Kamloops empty legs, email charter@hoganijets.com or call +1-855-660-0573.

Kamloops stays lean toward ski lodges, golf resorts and riverside hotels rather than global luxury brands. Slopeside hotels and chalets at Sun Peaks suit ski trips. Lakeside and ranch retreats in the surrounding valleys work well for groups.

• Kamloops Bike Ranch: Canada's largest municipal bike park.
• BC Wildlife Park: native species and rescued animals, east of downtown.
• Riverside Park: beaches and summer concerts on the Thompson River.
• Kamloops Heritage Railway: steam train rides from downtown.
• Thompson Valley wineries: a young wine region around the city.

• Golf trips: Kamloops has 13 golf courses, and club bags take hold space.
• Heli-skiing: Mike Wiegele's Blue River base is just over two hours north by car.
• Tournaments: the city hosts over 100 events a year, so book team flights early.
• Mining visits: tell the operator about site gear, since weight sets the aircraft.

Local time in Kamloops is Pacific, and the currency is the Canadian dollar. Winters are cold but drier than the coast, and summers are long and hot. The Coquihalla Highway to Vancouver can close in heavy snow.

For ski, golf and business travel, Hogani Jets works as your private jet booking service in Kamloops. With over 2,000 private flights arranged in more than 90 countries, founder Matt Hogan knows interior airports well. Every VIP private jet charter to Kamloops is time   d to the CBSA window.

Every operator's Part 135 certificate, insurance coverage, and safety record is independently reviewed before booking, with ARGUS, Wyvern, or IS-BAO ratings considered where they exist as one part of that review.

• Customs planned: weekday arrivals or a set Vancouver stop on weekends.
• Heat checked: summer payload confirmed with the operator before departure.
• Ground ready: Sun Peaks transfer booked to meet the aircraft.

To book a private jet charter to Kamloops, contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573.

The operator selects the handler, and Hogani Jets confirms it in your trip details.