Dawson Creek Airport (CYDQ)
Medium airport · Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Dawson Creek Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYDQ |
| IATA | YDQ |
| Elevation | 2,148 ft (655 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°44'28" W 120°10'60" 55.74124, -120.18326 |
| Location | Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dawson Creek Airport at a glance
Dawson Creek Airport is a medium airport in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YDQ. The field elevation of 2,148 ft (655 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYDQ 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, 07/25, offers 5,001 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYDQ 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 Dawson Creek 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 | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Chetwynd Airport | CYCQ | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Grande Prairie Airport | CYQU | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Peace River Airport | CYPE | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Mackenzie Airport | CYZY | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dawson Creek Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,148 ft field elevation of Dawson Creek 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 Dawson Creek Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dawson Creek Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dawson Creek Airport is CYDQ, and its IATA code is YDQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dawson Creek Airport above sea level?
Dawson Creek Airport sits at an elevation of 2,148 feet (655 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dawson Creek Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.7412, -120.1833 — in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport, about 65 km away.
Does CYDQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYDQ 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 Dawson Creek Airport?
Dawson Creek Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,001 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.