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Medium airport

Dawson Creek Airport

IATA YDQICAO CYDQ🇨🇦 Dawson Creek
Coordinates
55.7412°N, 120.1833°W
Elevation
2,148 ft (655 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Dawson Creek(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
16.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:47
Sunrise
04:41
Sunset
21:34
Civil dusk
22:28

About 16h 53m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Dawson Creek Airport

Dawson Creek Airport

This is a list of airports in British Columbia. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

CYDQ

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 255,001 ft / 1,524 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GMF PEACE RIVER RDO122.200 MHz
RDORCO122.200 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(13)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T692 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
DAWSON CREEK, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
EDMONTON, AB CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
DAWSON CREEK, BC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V326 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
DAWSON CREEK, BC CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
DAWSON CREEK, BC TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
EDMONTON, AB CAEClass EControlled12500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
DAWSON CREEK CZClass EControlledGND3000 ft GND
EDMONTON, AB CAEClass EControlled5700 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
EDMONTON, AB CAEClass EControlled6700 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
T692 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V326 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle3,025 ft
Obstacle3,061 ft
Obstacle3,077 ft
Obstacle3,114 ft
Obstacle3,081 ft
Obstacle3,097 ft
Obstacle3,064 ft
Obstacle3,035 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Dawson Creek Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Dawson Creek Airport?

The ICAO code for Dawson Creek Airport is CYDQ, and its IATA code is YDQ.

Where is Dawson Creek Airport located?

Dawson Creek Airport is medium airport located in Dawson Creek, Canada, at an elevation of 2,148 ft (655 m).

How many runways does Dawson Creek Airport have?

Dawson Creek Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,001 ft / 1,524 m.

What time zone is Dawson Creek Airport in?

Dawson Creek Airport is in the America/Dawson Creek time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Dawson Creek Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Dawson Creek Airport is approximately 16.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Dawson Creek Airport?

The nearest airport to Dawson Creek Airport is Flying L Ranch Airport (CDC3), about 10.5 nm to the wnw, followed by Beaverlodge / Clanachan Field and Carlstads Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Dawson Creek Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.