Powell River Airport (CYPW)
Medium airport · Powell River, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Powell River Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYPW |
| IATA | YPW |
| Elevation | 425 ft (130 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°50'3" W 124°30'0" 49.83420, -124.50000 |
| Location | Powell River, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,627 ft (1106 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Powell River Airport at a glance
Powell River Airport is a medium airport in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YPW. The field elevation of 425 ft (130 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYPW 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, 09/27, offers 3,627 ft (1106 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 CYPW 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 Powell River Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | CYQQ | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Qualicum Beach Airport | CAT4 | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Campbell River Airport | CYBL | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Nanaimo Airport | CYCD | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Vancouver International Airport | CYVR | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Powell River Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 425 ft field elevation of Powell 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 Powell River Airport
What is the ICAO code of Powell River Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Powell River Airport is CYPW, and its IATA code is YPW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Powell River Airport above sea level?
Powell River Airport sits at an elevation of 425 feet (130 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Powell River Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.8342, -124.5000 — in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox, about 31 km away.
Does CYPW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYPW 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 Powell River Airport?
Powell River Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,627 ft (1106 m) with a ASP surface.