Peace River Airport (CYPE)
Medium airport · Peace River, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Peace River Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYPE |
| IATA | YPE |
| Elevation | 1,873 ft (571 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°13'37" W 117°26'49" 56.22690, -117.44700 |
| Location | Peace River, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Peace River Airport at a glance
Peace River Airport is a medium airport in Peace River, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YPE. The field elevation of 1,873 ft (571 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYPE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYPE 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 Peace River Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grande Prairie Airport | CYQU | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Dawson Creek Airport | CYDQ | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Slave Lake Airport | CYZH | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport | CYXJ | 204 km (110 NM) |
| Whitecourt Airport | CYZU | 254 km (137 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Peace River Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,873 ft field elevation of Peace 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 Peace River Airport
What is the ICAO code of Peace River Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Peace River Airport is CYPE, and its IATA code is YPE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Peace River Airport above sea level?
Peace River Airport sits at an elevation of 1,873 feet (571 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Peace River Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.2269, -117.4470 — in Peace River, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Grande Prairie Airport, about 147 km away.
Does CYPE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYPE 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 Peace River Airport?
Peace River Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.