Chetwynd Airport (CYCQ)
Medium airport · Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Chetwynd Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYCQ |
| IATA | YCQ |
| Elevation | 2,000 ft (610 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°41'14" W 121°37'37" 55.68720, -121.62700 |
| Location | Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,484 ft (1367 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chetwynd Airport at a glance
Chetwynd Airport is a medium airport in Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YCQ. The field elevation of 2,000 ft (610 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYCQ 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, 05/23, offers 4,484 ft (1367 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYCQ 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 Chetwynd Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport | CYXJ | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Dawson Creek Airport | CYDQ | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Mackenzie Airport | CYZY | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Grande Prairie Airport | CYQU | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Prince George (International) Airport | CYXS | 211 km (114 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chetwynd Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,000 ft field elevation of Chetwynd 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 Chetwynd Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chetwynd Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chetwynd Airport is CYCQ, and its IATA code is YCQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chetwynd Airport above sea level?
Chetwynd Airport sits at an elevation of 2,000 feet (610 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chetwynd Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.6872, -121.6270 — in Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport, about 82 km away.
Does CYCQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYCQ 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 Chetwynd Airport?
Chetwynd Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,484 ft (1367 m) with a ASP surface.