Peterborough Regional Airport (CYPQ)
Medium airport · Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Peterborough Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYPQ |
| IATA | YPQ |
| Elevation | 628 ft (191 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°13'56" W 78°21'43" 44.23225, -78.36205 |
| Location | Peterborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,005 ft (2135 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 2,000 ft (610 m) | 49 ft | ASPH | No |
Peterborough Regional Airport at a glance
Peterborough Regional Airport is a medium airport in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YPQ. The field elevation of 628 ft (191 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYPQ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 7,005 ft (2135 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 CYPQ 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 Peterborough Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oshawa Executive Airport | CYOO | 55 km (30 NM) |
| CFB Trenton | CYTR | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport | CYLS | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport | CYTZ | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Muskoka Airport | CYQA | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Peterborough Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 628 ft field elevation of Peterborough Regional 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 Peterborough Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Peterborough Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Peterborough Regional Airport is CYPQ, and its IATA code is YPQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Peterborough Regional Airport above sea level?
Peterborough Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 628 feet (191 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Peterborough Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.2323, -78.3621 — in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oshawa Executive Airport, about 55 km away.
Does CYPQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYPQ 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 Peterborough Regional Airport?
Peterborough Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,005 ft (2135 m) with a ASP surface.