Fort Chipewyan Airport (CYPY)
Medium airport · Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Fort Chipewyan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYPY |
| IATA | YPY |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°46'2" W 111°7'1" 58.76720, -111.11700 |
| Location | Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fort Chipewyan Airport at a glance
Fort Chipewyan Airport is a medium airport in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YPY. The field elevation of 761 ft (232 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYPY 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 CYPY 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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith Airport | CYSM | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Fort McMurray International Airport | CYMM | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Fort Resolution Airport | CYFR | 304 km (164 NM) |
| Stony Rapids Airport | CYSF | 307 km (166 NM) |
| Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport | CYHY | 348 km (188 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fort Chipewyan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 761 ft field elevation of Fort Chipewyan 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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fort Chipewyan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fort Chipewyan Airport is CYPY, and its IATA code is YPY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fort Chipewyan Airport above sea level?
Fort Chipewyan Airport sits at an elevation of 761 feet (232 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fort Chipewyan Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.7672, -111.1170 — in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Smith Airport, about 147 km away.
Does CYPY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYPY 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 Fort Chipewyan Airport?
Fort Chipewyan Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.