Peace River Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Peace River, Canada. Its IATA code is YPE and its ICAO code is CYPE. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,873 ft (571 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) long. Local time follows the America/Edmonton time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YPE
- ICAO code
- CYPE
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,873 ft (571 m)
- Coordinates
- 56.2269, -117.4470
- Time zone
- America/Edmonton
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Peace River Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YQU Grande Prairie Airport | Grande Prairie, Canada | 147 km · 91 mi |
| YXJ Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport | Fort Saint John, Canada | 204 km · 127 mi |
| YZU Whitecourt Airport | Whitecourt, Canada | 254 km · 158 mi |
| YOJ High Level Airport | High Level, Canada | 267 km · 166 mi |
| YMM Fort McMurray International Airport | Fort McMurray, Canada | 385 km · 239 mi |
| YEG Edmonton International Airport | Edmonton, Canada | 408 km · 254 mi |
| YXS Prince George (International) Airport | Prince George, Canada | 422 km · 262 mi |
| YYE Fort Nelson Airport | Fort Nelson, Canada | 423 km · 263 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YPE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,479 | 1,540 | 1,339 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,553 | 2,207 | 1,918 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,577 | 2,222 | 1,931 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,367 | 2,714 | 2,358 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,722 | 4,177 | 3,630 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,069 | 4,392 | 3,817 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,196 | 4,472 | 3,886 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,501 | 4,661 | 4,050 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,164 | 5,073 | 4,408 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,717 | 5,416 | 4,707 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,488 | 6,517 | 5,663 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,930 | 6,792 | 5,902 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,059 | 6,872 | 5,971 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,609 | 7,835 | 6,808 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,163 | 8,179 | 7,107 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,692 | 9,750 | 8,473 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF | 122.300 |
| CNTR | EDMONTON CNTR | 133.275 |
| FSS | RDO | 122.300 |
| RCO | EDMONTON RDO | 123.275 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Peace River Airport?
The IATA code of Peace River Airport is YPE and its ICAO code is CYPE.
Where is Peace River Airport located?
Peace River Airport is in Peace River, Alberta, Canada, at 56.2269, -117.4470.
What time zone is Peace River Airport in?
Peace River Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Edmonton. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Peace River Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Peace River Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Grande Prairie Airport (YQU), about 147 km (91 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.