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Fort Nelson Airport

Fort Nelson · CanadaICAO CYYE

Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) is an airport serving Fort Nelson, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 58° 50' 11.0" N, 122° 35' 49.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,253 feet (382 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 0 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Vancouver (GMT-7).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

1,253/ 382m

America/Vancouver

GMT-7

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YYE

ICAO Code

CYYE

City

Fort Nelson

Country

Canada

Elevation

1,253 ft

Local Time

09:29 AM (GMT-7)

Coordinates

Latitude:58.8364°

Longitude:-122.5970°

Popular Routes from YYE

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YDQ	Dawson Creek, Canada	232 mi	0h 56m	short-haul	95 kg	View
YXJ	Fort Saint John, Canada	193 mi	0h 52m	short-haul	79 kg	View
YXS	Prince George, Canada	342 mi	1h 9m	short-haul	141 kg	View

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 Nelson Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Rainbow Lake Airport	YOP	Rainbow Lake	Canada	189 km
Fort Simpson Airport	YFS	Fort Simpson	Canada	334 km
Fort St John Airport	YXJ	Fort Saint John	Canada	310 km
Prince George Airport	YXS	Prince George	Canada	551 km
Dawson Creek Airport	YDQ	Dawson Creek	Canada	374 km
Grande Prairie Airport	YQU	Grande Prairie	Canada	465 km
Smithers Airport	YYD	Smithers	Canada	527 km

Other Airports in Canada

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Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 58° 50' 11.0" N
Longitude (DMS): 122° 35' 49.2" W
Latitude (Decimal): 58.836399
Longitude (Decimal): -122.597000
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Vancouver
UTC Offset: GMT-7
Current Local Time: 09:29 AM
Elevation (ft): 1,253 ft
Elevation (m): 382 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Fort Nelson Airport?

The IATA code for Fort Nelson Airport is YYE, and its ICAO code is CYYE. The airport is located in Fort Nelson, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YYE?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) in Fort Nelson, Canada.

What airlines fly from YYE?

Airline information for YYE is currently not available in our database.

What timezone is Fort Nelson Airport in?

Fort Nelson Airport is in the America/Vancouver timezone (GMT-7). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Fort Nelson Airport?

Fort Nelson Airport sits at an elevation of 1,253 feet (382 meters) above sea level.

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