Pincher Creek Airport — Pincher Creek, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Pincher Creek Airport (Pincher Creek) is WPC — its ICAO code is CZPC.
Distance & flight time from WPC
Pincher Creek Airport
Pincher Creek Airport, identified by the code WPC, serves the town of Pincher Creek in southwestern Alberta, Canada, near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. This small regional airport primarily supports general aviation, agricultural operations, and local charter flights in a area known for ranching, wind energy development, and proximity to Waterton Lakes National Park. Pincher Creek's airport provides an important link for medical transport, business travel, and recreational pilots operating in this scenic but sparsely populated corner of Alberta. Facilities are modest, consistent with airports serving small rural Canadian communities, with a single runway and limited ground infrastructure.
Runways at Pincher Creek Airport (WPC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6600 ft (2012 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Pincher Creek Airport (WPC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | EDMONTON CNTR | 132.75 MHz |
| ATF | ATF | 123.2 MHz |
| RDO | EDMONTON RDO | 126.7 MHz |
Airports near Pincher Creek Airport (WPC)
- Lethbridge County Airport (YQL) — 87.2 km (54.2 mi)
- Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) — 129.1 km (80.2 mi)
- Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) — 135.9 km (84.4 mi)
- Cut Bank International Airport (CTB) — 155.5 km (96.6 mi)
- Calgary International Airport (YYC) — 177.7 km (110.4 mi)
- Medicine Hat Regional Airport (YXH) — 241.7 km (150.2 mi)
- Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) — 264.1 km (164.1 mi)
- Coeur D'Alene Airport - Pappy Boyington Field (COE) — 284.1 km (176.5 mi)
Pincher Creek Airport, WPC, is a small regional airfield in southwestern Alberta, Canada, supporting general aviation near the Rocky Mountain foothills and Waterton Lakes.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Pincher Creek Airport?
The IATA code for Pincher Creek Airport is WPC.
What is the ICAO code for Pincher Creek Airport?
The ICAO code for Pincher Creek Airport is CZPC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.