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Powell River Airport

IATA YPWICAO CYPW🇨🇦 Powell River
Coordinates
49.8342°N, 124.5000°W
Elevation
425 ft (130 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:45
Sunrise
05:27
Sunset
21:22
Civil dusk
22:04

About 15h 55m 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 Powell River Airport

Powell River Airport

Powell River Airport is located adjacent to Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. In 2011, the airport had approximately 39,422 passenger departures and arrivals.

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

Powell River Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: CYQQ.

Live weather

CYQQ

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
09 / 273,627 ft / 1,106 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DCOMOX TERMINAL123.700 MHz
A/GMF123.000 MHz
RDOPACIFIC RDO126.700 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T610 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T645 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V347 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
A16 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSLFL230
COMOX, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSLFL230
COMOX CZClass DControlledGND6000 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled700 ft GNDFL230
A16 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T645 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V347 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T719 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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Powell River Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Powell River Airport?

The ICAO code for Powell River Airport is CYPW, and its IATA code is YPW.

Where is Powell River Airport located?

Powell River Airport is medium airport located in Powell River, Canada, at an elevation of 425 ft (130 m).

How many runways does Powell River Airport have?

Powell River Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,627 ft / 1,106 m.

Which airlines fly to Powell River Airport?

Airlines historically serving Powell River Airport include Pacific Coastal Airline (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Powell River Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Powell River Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Powell River Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Powell River Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Powell River Airport is approximately 15.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Powell River Airport?

The nearest airport to Powell River Airport is Texada Gillies Bay Airport (YGB), about 8.4 nm to the s, followed by Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox and Courtenay Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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