Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY): Codes, Runways & Location
Fort Chipewyan Airport (IATA: YPY · ICAO: CYPY) is a medium-sized airport serving Fort Chipewyan, Canada. It lies at 58.7672° N, 111.1170° W, 761 ft (232 m) above sea level.
Overview of Fort Chipewyan Airport
Fort Chipewyan Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Fort Chipewyan in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YPY and the ICAO code CYPY. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Fort Chipewyan Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1524 m (5000 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 761 ft (232 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Cluff Lake Airport (XCL) about 102 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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
Where is Fort Chipewyan Airport located?
Fort Chipewyan Airport is located in Fort Chipewyan, Canada. Its coordinates are 58.7672° N, 111.1170° W.
What is the airport code for Fort Chipewyan Airport?
Fort Chipewyan Airport has an IATA code of YPY and an ICAO code of CYPY.
How long is the runway at Fort Chipewyan Airport?
Fort Chipewyan Airport's longest runway is about 1524 m (5000 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Fort Chipewyan Airport have?
Fort Chipewyan Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Fort Chipewyan Airport a major airport?
Fort Chipewyan Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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