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Small airport

Dean River Airport

IATA YRDICAO YRD🇨🇦 Kimsquit Valley
Coordinates
52.8237°N, 126.9650°W
Elevation
62 ft (19 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
16.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
20:25
Civil dusk
21:02

About 13h 51m 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 Dean River Airport

Dean River 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 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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
CYD106 PACIFIC OCEAN (NEAR TOFINO, BC)Special useDangerGNDFL230
CYR166 COMOX, BC OCSL BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted18000 ft MSLFL600

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 Dean River Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Dean River Airport?

Dean River Airport uses the IATA code YRD.

Where is Dean River Airport located?

Dean River Airport is small airport located in Kimsquit Valley, Canada, at an elevation of 62 ft (19 m).

What time zone is Dean River Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Dean River Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Dean River Airport is approximately 16.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Dean River Airport?

The nearest airport to Dean River Airport is Bella Coola Airport (QBC), about 29.4 nm to the sse, followed by Moose Lake Lodge Airport and Anahim Lake Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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