Powell River Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Powell River, Canada. Its IATA code is YPW and its ICAO code is CYPW. The airport lies at an elevation of 425 ft (130 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 3,627 ft (1,106 m) long. Local time follows the America/Vancouver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YPW
- ICAO code
- CYPW
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 425 ft (130 m)
- Coordinates
- 49.8342, -124.5000
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,627 ft · 1,106 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Powell River Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YQQ Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | Comox, Canada | 31 km · 19 mi |
| XQU Qualicum Beach Airport | Qualicum Beach, Canada | 56 km · 35 mi |
| YBL Campbell River Airport | Campbell River, Canada | 57 km · 35 mi |
| YCD Nanaimo Airport | Nanaimo, Canada | 98 km · 61 mi |
| YVR Vancouver International Airport | Vancouver, Canada | 119 km · 74 mi |
| YAZ Tofino / Long Beach Airport | Tofino, Canada | 125 km · 78 mi |
| YYJ Victoria International Airport | Victoria, Canada | 153 km · 95 mi |
| SSW Stuart Island Airpark | Friday Harbor, United States | 161 km · 100 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YPW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,836 | 1,141 | 991 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,721 | 2,312 | 2,009 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,019 | 2,497 | 2,170 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,061 | 2,524 | 2,193 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,441 | 4,624 | 4,018 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,573 | 4,706 | 4,089 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,920 | 4,921 | 4,276 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,048 | 5,001 | 4,346 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,375 | 5,204 | 4,522 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,553 | 5,936 | 5,158 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,041 | 6,860 | 5,962 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,168 | 6,939 | 6,030 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,666 | 7,249 | 6,299 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,448 | 7,735 | 6,722 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,694 | 7,888 | 6,854 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,498 | 10,251 | 8,908 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | COMOX TERMINAL | 123.700 |
| A/G | MF | 123.000 |
| RDO | PACIFIC RDO | 126.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Powell River Airport?
The IATA code of Powell River Airport is YPW and its ICAO code is CYPW.
Where is Powell River Airport located?
Powell River Airport is in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, at 49.8342, -124.5000.
What time zone is Powell River Airport in?
Powell River Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Vancouver. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Powell River Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 3,627 ft (1,106 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Powell River Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox (YQQ), about 31 km (19 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.