Grande Prairie Airport — Grande Prairie, Canada
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Distance & flight time from YQU
Grande Prairie Airport
Grande Prairie Airport, coded YQU, serves the city of Grande Prairie in northwestern Alberta, a rapidly growing regional center tied closely to the oil, gas, and agricultural industries. YQU offers scheduled flights to Calgary, Edmonton, and other destinations, supporting significant business travel demand from energy sector workers and companies operating in the Peace River region. The airport's modern terminal and paved runway can accommodate narrow-body jets. As one of the busier regional airports in northern Alberta, Grande Prairie Airport reflects the economic vitality of the surrounding Peace Country, known for its resource extraction and farming activity.
Runways at Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6200 ft (1890 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
| 12/30 | 8502 ft (2591 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF GRAND PRAIRIE RDO | 118.1 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.6 MHz |
| CNTR | EDMONTON CNTR | 134.5 MHz |
| FSS | RDO | 118.1 MHz |
| RCO | EDMONTON RDO | 122.5 MHz |
Airports near Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
- Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) — 102.9 km (63.9 mi)
- Peace River Airport (YPE) — 147.2 km (91.5 mi)
- Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) — 165.4 km (102.8 mi)
- Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) — 181.9 km (113.0 mi)
- Whitecourt Airport (YZU) — 230.1 km (143.0 mi)
- Edson Airport (YET) — 237.1 km (147.3 mi)
- Slave Lake Airport (YZH) — 260.7 km (162.0 mi)
- Prince George (International) Airport (YXS) — 283.3 km (176.0 mi)
Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) serves northwestern Alberta's Peace Country region, supporting heavy business travel tied to the area's oil, gas, and agricultural industries via flights to Calgary and Edmonton.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Grande Prairie Airport?
The IATA code for Grande Prairie Airport is YQU.
What is the ICAO code for Grande Prairie Airport?
The ICAO code for Grande Prairie Airport is CYQU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.