Powell River Airport (YPW): Codes, Runways & Location
Powell River Airport (IATA: YPW · ICAO: CYPW) is a medium-sized airport serving Powell River, Canada. It lies at 49.8342° N, 124.5000° W, 425 ft (130 m) above sea level.
Overview of Powell River Airport
Powell River Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Powell River in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YPW and the ICAO code CYPW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Powell River Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1106 m (3627 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business 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 425 ft (130 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Texada Gillies Bay Airport (YGB) about 16 km away.
Live weather · Open-Meteo
Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,106 m — turboprop capable
Explore more airports in Canada
Powell River Airport (YPW) is one of many airports in Canada. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
Seaports near Powell River Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Powell River Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Powell River Airport
Where is Powell River Airport located?
Powell River Airport is located in Powell River, Canada. Its coordinates are 49.8342° N, 124.5000° W.
What is the airport code for Powell River Airport?
Powell River Airport has an IATA code of YPW and an ICAO code of CYPW.
How long is the runway at Powell River Airport?
Powell River Airport's longest runway is about 1106 m (3627 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Powell River Airport have?
Powell River Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Powell River Airport a major airport?
Powell River Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Powell River Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →