Peace River Airport — Peace River, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Peace River Airport (Peace River) is YPE — its ICAO code is CYPE.
Distance & flight time from YPE
Peace River Airport
Peace River Airport (YPE) serves the town of Peace River in northwestern Alberta, situated at the confluence of the Peace, Smoky, and Heart Rivers in a region historically important for fur trading, agriculture, and later oil and gas development. The airport provides scheduled commercial service connecting Peace River to Edmonton and Calgary, along with charter flights supporting the surrounding agricultural communities and energy sector operations. Peace River's fertile river valley has supported farming for generations, while the broader Peace Country region has become a significant oil and gas producing area. YPE functions as the primary aviation gateway for this expansive northern Alberta agricultural and resource region.
Runways at Peace River Airport (YPE)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Peace River Airport (YPE)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF | 122.3 MHz |
| CNTR | EDMONTON CNTR | 133.275 MHz |
| FSS | RDO | 122.3 MHz |
| RCO | EDMONTON RDO | 123.275 MHz |
Airports near Peace River Airport (YPE)
- Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) — 147.2 km (91.5 mi)
- Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) — 178.6 km (111.0 mi)
- Slave Lake Airport (YZH) — 196.7 km (122.2 mi)
- Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) — 203.5 km (126.4 mi)
- Whitecourt Airport (YZU) — 254.4 km (158.1 mi)
- High Level Airport (YOJ) — 266.8 km (165.8 mi)
- Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) — 267.0 km (165.9 mi)
- Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) — 277.9 km (172.7 mi)
YPE, Peace River Airport, serves northwestern Alberta's fertile river valley region, connecting a historic fur-trading and farming town to Edmonton and Calgary via scheduled flights.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Peace River Airport?
The IATA code for Peace River Airport is YPE.
What is the ICAO code for Peace River Airport?
The ICAO code for Peace River Airport is CYPE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.