Blue River Airport (CYCP)
Medium airport · Blue River, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Blue River Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYCP |
| Elevation | 2,240 ft (683 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°7'0" W 119°16'59" 52.11670, -119.28300 |
| Location | Blue River, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
Blue River Airport at a glance
Blue River Airport is a medium airport in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada. The field elevation of 2,240 ft (683 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYCP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYCP shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Blue River Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Revelstoke Airport | CYRV | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Shuswap Regional Airport | CZAM | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport | CYKA | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Golden Airport | CYGE | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Williams Lake Airport | CYWL | 189 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Blue River Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,240 ft field elevation of Blue River Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Blue River Airport
What is the ICAO code of Blue River Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Blue River Airport is CYCP, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Blue River Airport above sea level?
Blue River Airport sits at an elevation of 2,240 feet (683 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Blue River Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.1167, -119.2830 — in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Revelstoke Airport, about 149 km away.
Does CYCP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYCP appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Blue River Airport?
Blue River Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.