Rainbow Lake Airport (CYOP)
Medium airport · Rainbow Lake, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYOP |
| IATA | YOP |
| Elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°29'29" W 119°24'29" 58.49140, -119.40800 |
| Location | Rainbow Lake, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,539 ft (1383 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rainbow Lake Airport at a glance
Rainbow Lake Airport is a medium airport in Rainbow Lake, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YOP. The field elevation of 1,759 ft (536 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYOP 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, 09/27, offers 4,539 ft (1383 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYOP 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 Rainbow Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Level Airport | CYOJ | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Fort Nelson Airport | CYYE | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport | CYXJ | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Peace River Airport | CYPE | 278 km (150 NM) |
| Fort Liard Airport | CYJF | 301 km (163 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rainbow Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,759 ft field elevation of Rainbow Lake 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 Rainbow Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rainbow Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rainbow Lake Airport is CYOP, and its IATA code is YOP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rainbow Lake Airport above sea level?
Rainbow Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 1,759 feet (536 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rainbow Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.4914, -119.4080 — in Rainbow Lake, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is High Level Airport, about 131 km away.
Does CYOP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYOP 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 Rainbow Lake Airport?
Rainbow Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,539 ft (1383 m) with a ASP surface.