Fort Nelson Airport (YYE): Codes, Runways & Location
Fort Nelson Airport (IATA: YYE · ICAO: CYYE) is a medium-sized airport serving Fort Nelson, Canada. It lies at 58.8364° N, 122.5970° W, 1253 ft (382 m) above sea level.
Overview of Fort Nelson Airport
Fort Nelson Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Fort Nelson in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YYE and the ICAO code CYYE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Fort Nelson Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1951 m (6400 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 1253 ft (382 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Fort Liard Airport (YJF) about 163 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 ≈ 1,951 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Nelson Airport
Where is Fort Nelson Airport located?
Fort Nelson Airport is located in Fort Nelson, Canada. Its coordinates are 58.8364° N, 122.5970° W.
What is the airport code for Fort Nelson Airport?
Fort Nelson Airport has an IATA code of YYE and an ICAO code of CYYE.
How long is the runway at Fort Nelson Airport?
Fort Nelson Airport's longest runway is about 1951 m (6400 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Fort Nelson Airport have?
Fort Nelson Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Fort Nelson Airport a major airport?
Fort Nelson Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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