Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Dawson Creek Airport (IATA: YDQ · ICAO: CYDQ) is a medium-sized airport serving Dawson Creek, Canada. It lies at 55.7412° N, 120.1833° W, 2148 ft (655 m) above sea level.
Overview of Dawson Creek Airport
Dawson Creek Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Dawson Creek in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YDQ and the ICAO code CYDQ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Dawson Creek Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1524 m (5001 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2148 ft (655 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) about 65 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,524 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dawson Creek Airport
Where is Dawson Creek Airport located?
Dawson Creek Airport is located in Dawson Creek, Canada. Its coordinates are 55.7412° N, 120.1833° W.
What is the airport code for Dawson Creek Airport?
Dawson Creek Airport has an IATA code of YDQ and an ICAO code of CYDQ.
How long is the runway at Dawson Creek Airport?
Dawson Creek Airport's longest runway is about 1524 m (5001 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Dawson Creek Airport have?
Dawson Creek Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Dawson Creek Airport a major airport?
Dawson Creek Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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