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Prince Rupert Airport

IATA YPRICAO CYPR🇨🇦 Prince Rupert
Coordinates
54.2861°N, 130.4450°W
Elevation
116 ft (35 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
17.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:47
Sunset
20:40
Civil dusk
21:18

About 13h 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 Prince Rupert Airport

Prince Rupert Airport

Prince Rupert Airport is an airport located 5.0 nautical miles west southwest of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 316,000 ft / 1,829 m200 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRUPERT RDO122.500 MHz
CNTRVANCOUVER CNTR128.000 MHz
RCOTERRACE RDO122.500 MHz
RDOPACIFIC RDO126.700 MHz

Services & operations

Services
OperationsLocal Ground Transportation

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (2)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PRINCE RUPERT, BC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
A10 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T785 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PRINCE RUPERT, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T664 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
R35 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T664 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V309 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PRINCE RUPERT CZClass EControlledGND700 ft GND
V309 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
PRINCE RUPERT, BC TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
A10 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T664 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.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: SE (from about 135°), on 22% of observations, averaging 10 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan47%-1,028 ft
Feb41%-1,201 ft
Mar46%-1,147 ft
Apr55%-1,007 ft
May52%-710 ft
Jun47%-404 ft
Jul39%-195 ft
Aug34%-124 ft
Sep45%-201 ft
Oct52%-572 ft
Nov44%-815 ft
Dec49%-889 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,201-124 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
CFPR Tower269 ft164 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Prince Rupert Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Prince Rupert Airport?

The ICAO code for Prince Rupert Airport is CYPR, and its IATA code is YPR.

Where is Prince Rupert Airport located?

Prince Rupert Airport is medium airport located in Prince Rupert, Canada, at an elevation of 116 ft (35 m).

How many runways does Prince Rupert Airport have?

Prince Rupert Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,000 ft / 1,829 m.

Which airlines fly to Prince Rupert Airport?

Airlines historically serving Prince Rupert Airport include Air Canada, Hawkair (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Prince Rupert Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Prince Rupert Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Prince Rupert Airport in?

Prince Rupert Airport is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Prince Rupert Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Prince Rupert Airport is approximately 17.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Prince Rupert Airport?

The nearest airport to Prince Rupert Airport is Annette Island Airport (ANN), about 59.7 nm to the nw, followed by Ketchikan International Airport and Sandspit Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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