Fort Nelson Airport (CYYE)
Medium airport · Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYE |
| IATA | YYE |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°50'11" W 122°35'49" 58.83640, -122.59700 |
| Location | Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,400 ft (1951 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 3,575 ft (1090 m) | 77 ft | ASP | No |
Fort Nelson Airport at a glance
Fort Nelson Airport is a medium airport in Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YYE. The field elevation of 1,253 ft (382 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYE 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 — 04/22 — offers 6,400 ft (1951 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 CYYE 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 Nelson Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Liard Airport | CYJF | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Rainbow Lake Airport | CYOP | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport | CYXJ | 309 km (167 NM) |
| High Level Airport | CYOJ | 314 km (170 NM) |
| Fort Simpson Airport | CYFS | 334 km (180 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fort Nelson Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,253 ft field elevation of Fort Nelson 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 Nelson Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fort Nelson Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fort Nelson Airport is CYYE, and its IATA code is YYE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fort Nelson Airport above sea level?
Fort Nelson Airport sits at an elevation of 1,253 feet (382 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 Nelson Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.8364, -122.5970 — in Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Liard Airport, about 163 km away.
Does CYYE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYE 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 Nelson Airport?
Fort Nelson Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,400 ft (1951 m) with a ASP surface.