Pincher Creek Airport (CZPC)
Medium airport · Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Pincher Creek Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CZPC |
| IATA | WPC |
| Elevation | 3,903 ft (1190 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°31'14" W 113°59'49" 49.52043, -113.99700 |
| Location | Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,600 ft (2012 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pincher Creek Airport at a glance
Pincher Creek Airport is a medium airport in Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as WPC. The field elevation of 3,903 ft (1190 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CZPC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 6,600 ft (2012 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CZPC 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 Pincher Creek Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lethbridge County Airport | CYQL | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport | CYXC | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Glacier Park International Airport | KGPI | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Cut Bank International Airport | KCTB | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Calgary International Airport | CYYC | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pincher Creek Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,903 ft field elevation of Pincher Creek 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 Pincher Creek Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pincher Creek Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pincher Creek Airport is CZPC, and its IATA code is WPC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pincher Creek Airport above sea level?
Pincher Creek Airport sits at an elevation of 3,903 feet (1190 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pincher Creek Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.5204, -113.9970 — in Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lethbridge County Airport, about 87 km away.
Does CZPC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CZPC 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 Pincher Creek Airport?
Pincher Creek Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,600 ft (2012 m) with a ASP surface.