Grande Prairie Airport (YQU): Codes, Runways & Location
Grande Prairie Airport (IATA: YQU · ICAO: CYQU) is a medium-sized airport serving Grande Prairie, Canada. It lies at 55.1797° N, 118.8850° W, 2195 ft (669 m) above sea level.
Overview of Grande Prairie Airport
Grande Prairie Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Grande Prairie in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YQU and the ICAO code CYQU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Grande Prairie Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2591 m (8502 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body 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 2195 ft (669 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) about 103 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 ≈ 2,591 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grande Prairie Airport
Where is Grande Prairie Airport located?
Grande Prairie Airport is located in Grande Prairie, Canada. Its coordinates are 55.1797° N, 118.8850° W.
What is the airport code for Grande Prairie Airport?
Grande Prairie Airport has an IATA code of YQU and an ICAO code of CYQU.
How long is the runway at Grande Prairie Airport?
Grande Prairie Airport's longest runway is about 2591 m (8502 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Grande Prairie Airport have?
Grande Prairie Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Grande Prairie Airport a major airport?
Grande Prairie Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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