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Powell River Airport.
Powell River, Canada · 425 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
50 ratings
0
Operators based
425
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#36 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 50 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox (YQQ), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Powell River Airport, listed as CYPW / YPW, is a mid-sized airport in Powell River, Canada. The airport sits 425 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into YPW for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox (YQQ, 17 nm), Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU, 30 nm), and Campbell River Airport (YBL, 31 nm). With a single 3,627-foot paved runway, YPW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from YPW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Powell River.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYPW
IATA
YPW
FAA / Local
CYPW
Elevation
425 ft
Coordinates
49.8342° N · 124.5000° 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 425 ft, YPW sits lower than 67% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,627 ft
- 09/273,627 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,627 ft
YPW's 3,627 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 17nmYQQComox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxComox
- 30nmXQUQualicum Beach AirportQualicum Beach
- 31nmYBLCampbell River AirportCampbell River
- 53nmYCDNanaimo AirportNanaimo
- 64nmYVRVancouver International AirportVancouver
- 67nmYAZTofino / Long Beach AirportTofino
Location
Open the full mapCYPW · Powell River Airport · Powell River, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YPW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 168 nm | 47m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 677 nm | 1h 58m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 739 nm | 2h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 756 nm | 2h 9m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 920 nm | 2h 32m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 964 nm | 2h 39m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 975 nm | 2h 40m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 983 nm | 2h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YPW?
- Powell River Airport's longest paved runway is 3,627 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 YPW?
- Powell River Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,627 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YPW?
- The closest alternate is Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox (YQQ), about 17 nm away, followed by Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YPW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 58m (677 nm), San Francisco about 2h 7m (739 nm), Salt Lake City about 2h 9m (756 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.