4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“First time visit to CYPR and line service was awesome!”
NSA Redacted5★ on Google
Airports / Canada / YPR
Medium airport · YPR
Prince Rupert Airport.
Prince Rupert, Canada · 116 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.9/5
Google rating
65 ratings
1
Operators based
116
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Prince Rupert, CanadaELEV 116 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
65
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
116
Field elevation
feet above sea level
60
Nearest alternate
nm to ANN
Field standing
60 nm
To the nearest alternate
Annette Island Airport (ANN).
Overview
Prince Rupert Airport (CYPR / YPR) is a mid-sized airport serving Prince Rupert, Canada. The airport sits 116 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Inland Air Charters is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Annette Island Airport (ANN, 60 nm), Masset Airport (ZMT, 61 nm), and Metlakatla Seaplane Base (MTM, 64 nm). With a single 6,000-foot paved runway, YPR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from YPR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Prince Rupert.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“She went to get the fuel truck, fulfilled my fuel order quickly and was just super positive with lots of great local knowledge about weather and traffic conditions.”
NSA Redacted5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Lots of GA parking on their large, clear ramp or on the sod adjacent.”
NSA Redacted5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
CYPR
IATA
YPR
FAA / Local
CYPR
Elevation
116 ft
Coordinates
54.2861° N · 130.4450° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 116 ft, YPR sits lower than 85% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,000 ft
- 13/316,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,000 ft
YPR's 6,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 60nmANNAnnette Island AirportMetlakatla
- 61nmZMTMasset AirportMasset
- 64nmMTMMetlakatla Seaplane BaseMetlakatla
- 66nmYXTNorthwest Regional Airport Terrace-KitimatTerrace
- 77nmWFBKetchikan Harbor Seaplane BaseKetchikan
- 78nmKTNKetchikan International AirportKetchikan
Location
Open the full mapCYPR · Prince Rupert Airport · Prince Rupert, Canada
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YPR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 513 nm | 1h 36m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 746 nm | 2h 8m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,001 nm | 2h 44m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,054 nm | 2h 51m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,097 nm | 2h 57m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,264 nm | 3h 20m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,293 nm | 3h 24m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,306 nm | 3h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YPR?
- Prince Rupert Airport's longest paved runway is 6,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YPR?
- Prince Rupert Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at YPR?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Prince Rupert Airport as a home base, including Inland Air Charters. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to YPR?
- The closest alternate is Annette Island Airport (ANN), about 60 nm away, followed by Masset Airport (ZMT) at 61 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YPR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 36m (513 nm), Anchorage about 2h 8m (746 nm), Jackson Hole about 2h 44m (1,001 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.