Fort Chipewyan Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Fort Chipewyan, Canada. Its IATA code is YPY and its ICAO code is CYPY. The airport lies at an elevation of 761 ft (232 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
- YPY
- ICAO code
- CYPY
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 761 ft (232 m)
- Coordinates
- 58.7672, -111.1170
- 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 Fort Chipewyan Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YSM Fort Smith Airport | Fort Smith, Canada | 147 km · 91 mi |
| YBE Uranium City Airport | Uranium City, Canada | 174 km · 108 mi |
| ZFD Fond-du-Lac Airport | Fond-du-Lac, Canada | 234 km · 145 mi |
| YMM Fort McMurray International Airport | Fort McMurray, Canada | 235 km · 146 mi |
| YHY Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport | Hay River, Canada | 348 km · 216 mi |
| YSG Lutselk'e Airport | Lutselk'e, Canada | 407 km · 253 mi |
| YZF Yellowknife International Airport | Yellowknife, Canada | 449 km · 279 mi |
| YBY Bonnyville Airport | Bonnyville, Canada | 497 km · 309 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YPY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,813 | 1,748 | 1,519 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,288 | 2,043 | 1,776 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,420 | 2,125 | 1,847 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,481 | 2,784 | 2,419 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,259 | 3,889 | 3,380 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,606 | 4,105 | 3,567 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,742 | 4,190 | 3,641 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,667 | 4,764 | 4,140 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,176 | 5,080 | 4,415 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,291 | 5,152 | 4,477 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,275 | 6,385 | 5,548 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,590 | 6,580 | 5,718 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,879 | 6,760 | 5,874 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,656 | 7,864 | 6,834 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,605 | 8,454 | 7,346 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,221 | 9,458 | 8,218 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | ATF | 123.200 |
| RCO | EDMONTON RDO | 123.450 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Fort Chipewyan Airport?
The IATA code of Fort Chipewyan Airport is YPY and its ICAO code is CYPY.
Where is Fort Chipewyan Airport located?
Fort Chipewyan Airport is in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, Canada, at 58.7672, -111.1170.
What time zone is Fort Chipewyan Airport in?
Fort Chipewyan 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 Fort Chipewyan Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Fort Smith Airport (YSM), about 147 km (91 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.