Fort Nelson Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Fort Nelson, Canada. Its IATA code is YYE and its ICAO code is CYYE. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,253 ft (382 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 6,400 ft (1,951 m) long. Local time follows the America/Fort_Nelson time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YYE
- ICAO code
- CYYE
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,253 ft (382 m)
- Coordinates
- 58.8364, -122.5970
- Time zone
- America/Fort_Nelson
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,400 ft · 1,951 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 08/26 | 3,575 ft · 1,090 m | 77 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Fort Nelson Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YXJ Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport | Fort Saint John, Canada | 309 km · 192 mi |
| YOJ High Level Airport | High Level, Canada | 314 km · 195 mi |
| YFS Fort Simpson Airport | Fort Simpson, Canada | 334 km · 208 mi |
| YQH Watson Lake Airport | Watson Lake, Canada | 379 km · 235 mi |
| YPE Peace River Airport | Peace River, Canada | 423 km · 263 mi |
| YQU Grande Prairie Airport | Grande Prairie, Canada | 464 km · 288 mi |
| YYD Smithers Airport | Smithers, Canada | 526 km · 327 mi |
| YPZ Burns Lake Airport | Burns Lake, Canada | 537 km · 334 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YYE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,785 | 1,731 | 1,504 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,928 | 2,441 | 2,121 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,963 | 2,462 | 2,140 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,774 | 2,966 | 2,578 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,687 | 4,155 | 3,611 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,031 | 4,369 | 3,796 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,093 | 4,407 | 3,830 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,126 | 4,428 | 3,848 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,742 | 4,811 | 4,180 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,573 | 5,327 | 4,629 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,128 | 6,293 | 5,469 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,663 | 6,626 | 5,758 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,463 | 7,123 | 6,189 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,186 | 7,572 | 6,580 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,978 | 8,064 | 7,008 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,735 | 9,777 | 8,496 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | 125.650 | |
| MF | Nelson Radio, 5nm below 4300ASL | 122.500 |
| PAL | Edmonton Centre | 132.870 |
| PAL | Edmonton Centre | 134.850 |
| PAL | Edmonton Centre | 290.600 |
| RADIO | Nelson Radio, (E) | 122.500 |
| RCO | Edmonton Radio, (E) | 123.550 |
| VDF | 122.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Fort Nelson Airport?
The IATA code of Fort Nelson Airport is YYE and its ICAO code is CYYE.
Where is Fort Nelson Airport located?
Fort Nelson Airport is in Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, at 58.8364, -122.5970.
What time zone is Fort Nelson Airport in?
Fort Nelson Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Fort_Nelson. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Fort Nelson Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 6,400 ft (1,951 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Fort Nelson Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ), about 309 km (192 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.