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3About Kamloops, BC
Kamloops sits where the North and South Thompson Rivers meet, right at the crossroads of Highway 1 and Highway 5, making it the go-to stop for anyone driving between the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan or points east. Vancouver folks usually roll in via the Coquihalla, while Kelowna is a quick jaunt on Highway 97. Locals bounce out to Chase, Sorrento, or Logan Lake for day trips. YKA airport is just 11 km from downtown, and EV charging along the Coquihalla makes the drive easier. Fun fact: the name comes from the Secwepemc word for "meeting of the waters."
Where is Kamloops, BC on the map?
Kamloops, BC is in Canada, at 50.676, -120.341 - about 59 km north-east of Logan Lake, BC.
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What is the closest airport to Kamloops, BC?
The closest airport to Kamloops, BC is Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport, 11 km (about 16 min by car).