Prince Rupert Airport (CYPR)
Medium airport · Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Prince Rupert Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYPR |
| IATA | YPR |
| Elevation | 116 ft (35 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°17'10" W 130°26'42" 54.28610, -130.44501 |
| Location | Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Prince Rupert Airport at a glance
Prince Rupert Airport is a medium airport in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YPR. The field elevation of 116 ft (35 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYPR 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, 13/31, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYPR 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 Prince Rupert Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Annette Island Airport | PANT | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Masset Airport | CZMT | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat | CYXT | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Ketchikan International Airport | PAKT | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Sandspit Airport | CYZP | 146 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Prince Rupert Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 116 ft field elevation of Prince Rupert 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 Prince Rupert Airport
What is the ICAO code of Prince Rupert Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Prince Rupert Airport is CYPR, and its IATA code is YPR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Prince Rupert Airport above sea level?
Prince Rupert Airport sits at an elevation of 116 feet (35 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Prince Rupert Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.2861, -130.4450 — in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Annette Island Airport, about 111 km away.
Does CYPR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYPR 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 Prince Rupert Airport?
Prince Rupert Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.