Prince Rupert Airport

Prince Rupert Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorPrince Rupert Airport Authority
LocationPrince Rupert, British Columbia
Time zoneMST (UTC−07:00)
Elevation AMSL116 ft / 35 m
Coordinates54°17′09″N 130°26′41″W / 54.28583°N 130.44472°W / 54.28583; -130.44472
Websitewww.ypr.ca
Map
CYPR
Location in British Columbia
CYPR
CYPR (Canada)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
13/31 6,000 1,829 Asphalt
Statistics (2013)
Aircraft movements2,164
Passengers60,914
Sources: Canada Flight Supplement[1]
Environment Canada[2]
Statistics from Prince Rupert Airport Authority[3]

Prince Rupert Airport (IATA: YPR, ICAO: CYPR) is an airport located 5.0 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) west southwest of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada.[1]

The airport is classified as an airport of entry by Nav Canada and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA officers at this airport can handle general aviation aircraft only, with no more than 50 passengers.

The airport is located on Digby Island, which is only accessible by ferry from the city of Prince Rupert. The passenger ferry fare is included in airline tickets.[4]

Airlines and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
Air Canada Express Vancouver[5]
Charter service by private arrangement

Air cargo carriers and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
SkyLink Express Vancouver Air Cargo Charters

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 27 November 2025 to 0901Z 22 January 2026.
  2. ^ Synoptic/Metstat Station Information
  3. ^ "Airport Activity". Prince Rupert Airport Authority. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
  4. ^ "Digby Island Ferry". 18 July 2016.
  5. ^ "Vancouver, BC, Canada YVR". OAG Flight Guide Worldwide. 27 (1). Luton, United Kingdom: OAG Aviation Worldwide Limited: 1184–1188. July 2025. ISSN 1466-8718. OCLC 41608313.
  • Official website
  • Accident history for YPR at Aviation Safety Network