Grande Prairie Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Grande Prairie, Canada. Its IATA code is YQU and its ICAO code is CYQU. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,195 ft (669 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 8,502 ft (2,591 m) long. Local time follows the America/Edmonton time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YQU
- ICAO code
- CYQU
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,195 ft (669 m)
- Coordinates
- 55.1797, -118.8850
- Time zone
- America/Edmonton
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,200 ft · 1,890 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12/30 | 8,502 ft · 2,591 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Grande Prairie Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YPE Peace River Airport | Peace River, Canada | 147 km · 91 mi |
| YXJ Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport | Fort Saint John, Canada | 165 km · 103 mi |
| YZU Whitecourt Airport | Whitecourt, Canada | 230 km · 143 mi |
| YXS Prince George (International) Airport | Prince George, Canada | 283 km · 176 mi |
| YQZ Quesnel Airport | Quesnel, Canada | 336 km · 209 mi |
| YWL Williams Lake Airport | Williams Lake, Canada | 393 km · 244 mi |
| YOJ High Level Airport | High Level, Canada | 397 km · 247 mi |
| YYE Fort Nelson Airport | Fort Nelson, Canada | 464 km · 288 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YQU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,362 | 1,468 | 1,275 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,574 | 2,221 | 1,930 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,648 | 2,267 | 1,970 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,310 | 2,678 | 2,327 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,869 | 4,268 | 3,709 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,216 | 4,484 | 3,896 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,343 | 4,563 | 3,965 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,482 | 4,649 | 4,040 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,193 | 5,091 | 4,424 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,860 | 5,505 | 4,784 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,580 | 6,574 | 5,713 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,055 | 6,869 | 5,969 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,084 | 6,887 | 5,985 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,622 | 7,843 | 6,815 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,038 | 8,101 | 7,040 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,834 | 9,839 | 8,549 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF GRAND PRAIRIE RDO | 118.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.600 |
| CNTR | EDMONTON CNTR | 134.500 |
| FSS | RDO | 118.100 |
| RCO | EDMONTON RDO | 122.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Grande Prairie Airport?
The IATA code of Grande Prairie Airport is YQU and its ICAO code is CYQU.
Where is Grande Prairie Airport located?
Grande Prairie Airport is in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, at 55.1797, -118.8850.
What time zone is Grande Prairie Airport in?
Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 8,502 ft (2,591 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Grande Prairie Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Peace River Airport (YPE), about 147 km (91 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.