YPY

Fort Chipewyan Airport

Fort Chipewyan · CanadaICAO CYPY

Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) is an airport serving Fort Chipewyan, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 58° 46' 1.9" N, 111° 7' 1.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 761 feet (232 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Edmonton (GMT-6).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

761/ 232m

America/Edmonton

GMT-6

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YPY

ICAO Code

CYPY

City

Fort Chipewyan

Country

Canada

Elevation

761 ft

Local Time

01:43 PM (GMT-6)

Coordinates

Latitude:58.7672°

Longitude:-111.1170°

Popular Routes from YPY

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YMM	Fort Mcmurray, Canada	146 mi	0h 47m	short-haul	60 kg	View
YSM	Fort Smith, Canada	92 mi	0h 40m	short-haul	38 kg	View

Airlines Operating at YPY

1 active airline serving Fort Chipewyan Airport.

Northwestern Air

J3Canada

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Fort Chipewyan Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Fort Smith Airport	YSM	Fort Smith	Canada	148 km
Fort McMurray Airport	YMM	Fort Mcmurray	Canada	236 km
Lutselk'e Airport	YSG	Lutselk'e	Canada	408 km
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport	YHY	Hay River	Canada	349 km
Yellowknife Airport	YZF	Yellowknife	Canada	450 km

Other Airports in Canada

Old Arctic Bay Airport

Bearskin Lake Airport

XBEBearskin Lake

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 58° 46' 1.9" N
Longitude (DMS): 111° 7' 1.2" W
Latitude (Decimal): 58.767200
Longitude (Decimal): -111.116997
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Edmonton
UTC Offset: GMT-6
Current Local Time: 01:43 PM
Elevation (ft): 761 ft
Elevation (m): 232 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Fort Chipewyan Airport?

The IATA code for Fort Chipewyan Airport is YPY, and its ICAO code is CYPY. The airport is located in Fort Chipewyan, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YPY?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) in Fort Chipewyan, Canada.

What airlines fly from YPY?

There are 1 airlines operating from YPY, including Northwestern Air.

What timezone is Fort Chipewyan Airport in?

Fort Chipewyan Airport is in the America/Edmonton timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Fort Chipewyan Airport?

Fort Chipewyan Airport sits at an elevation of 761 feet (232 meters) above sea level.

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