Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Fort Saint John, Canada. Its IATA code is YXJ and its ICAO code is CYXJ. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,280 ft (695 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 6,909 ft (2,106 m) long. Local time follows the America/Dawson_Creek time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YXJ
- ICAO code
- CYXJ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,280 ft (695 m)
- Coordinates
- 56.2381, -120.7400
- Time zone
- America/Dawson_Creek
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,698 ft · 2,042 m | 198 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12/30 | 6,909 ft · 2,106 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YQU Grande Prairie Airport | Grande Prairie, Canada | 165 km · 103 mi |
| YPE Peace River Airport | Peace River, Canada | 204 km · 127 mi |
| YXS Prince George (International) Airport | Prince George, Canada | 289 km · 180 mi |
| YYE Fort Nelson Airport | Fort Nelson, Canada | 309 km · 192 mi |
| YOJ High Level Airport | High Level, Canada | 341 km · 212 mi |
| YQZ Quesnel Airport | Quesnel, Canada | 375 km · 233 mi |
| YPZ Burns Lake Airport | Burns Lake, Canada | 389 km · 242 mi |
| YWL Williams Lake Airport | Williams Lake, Canada | 459 km · 285 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YXJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,486 | 1,544 | 1,342 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,731 | 2,318 | 2,015 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,778 | 2,347 | 2,040 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,471 | 2,778 | 2,414 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,848 | 4,255 | 3,698 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,194 | 4,470 | 3,884 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,309 | 4,542 | 3,947 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,324 | 4,551 | 3,954 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,028 | 4,988 | 4,335 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,798 | 5,467 | 4,751 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,437 | 6,485 | 5,635 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,947 | 6,802 | 5,911 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,241 | 6,985 | 6,069 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,457 | 7,741 | 6,726 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,973 | 8,061 | 7,005 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,851 | 9,849 | 8,559 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF ST JOHN RDO | 118.500 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.500 |
| CNTR | EDMONTON CNTR | 132.600 |
| FSS | RDO | 118.500 |
| RCO | EDMONTON RDO | 122.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport?
The IATA code of Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport is YXJ and its ICAO code is CYXJ.
Where is Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport located?
Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport is in Fort Saint John, British Columbia, Canada, at 56.2381, -120.7400.
What time zone is Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport in?
Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Dawson_Creek. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 6,909 ft (2,106 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Grande Prairie Airport (YQU), about 165 km (103 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.