Grande Prairie Airport (CYQU)
Medium airport · Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Grande Prairie Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQU |
| IATA | YQU |
| Elevation | 2,195 ft (669 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°10'47" W 118°53'6" 55.17970, -118.88500 |
| Location | Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,200 ft (1890 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 8,502 ft (2591 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Grande Prairie Airport at a glance
Grande Prairie Airport is a medium airport in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YQU. The field elevation of 2,195 ft (669 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQU 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 — 12/30 — offers 8,502 ft (2591 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYQU 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 Grande Prairie Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Creek Airport | CYDQ | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Peace River Airport | CYPE | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport | CYXJ | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Chetwynd Airport | CYCQ | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Whitecourt Airport | CYZU | 230 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Grande Prairie Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,195 ft field elevation of Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie Airport
What is the ICAO code of Grande Prairie Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Grande Prairie Airport is CYQU, and its IATA code is YQU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Grande Prairie Airport above sea level?
Grande Prairie Airport sits at an elevation of 2,195 feet (669 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Grande Prairie Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.1797, -118.8850 — in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dawson Creek Airport, about 103 km away.
Does CYQU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQU 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 Grande Prairie Airport?
Grande Prairie Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,502 ft (2591 m) with a ASP surface.