Airports / Canada / YYE
Fort Nelson Airport.
Fort Nelson, Canada · 1,253 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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10 ratings
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Operators based
1,253
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
88 nm
To the nearest alternate
Fort Liard Airport (YJF).
Overview
Fort Nelson Airport (CYYE / YYE) is a mid-sized airport serving Fort Nelson, Canada. The airport sits 1,253 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 YYE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Fort Liard Airport (YJF, 88 nm), Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP, 102 nm), and Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ, 167 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,400-foot paved runway, YYE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from YYE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Fort Nelson.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYYE
IATA
YYE
FAA / Local
CYYE
Elevation
1,253 ft
Coordinates
58.8364° N · 122.5970° 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 1,253 ft, YYE sits higher than 72% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,400 ft
- 04/226,400 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/263,575 ft × 77 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,400 ft
YYE's 6,400 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 88nmYJFFort Liard AirportFort Liard
- 102nmYOPRainbow Lake AirportRainbow Lake
- 167nmYXJFort St John / North Peace Regional AirportFort Saint John
- 170nmYOJHigh Level AirportHigh Level
- 180nmYFSFort Simpson AirportFort Simpson
- 192nmYCQChetwynd AirportChetwynd
Location
Open the full mapCYYE · Fort Nelson Airport · Fort Nelson, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YYE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 684 nm | 1h 59m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 828 nm | 2h 20m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,014 nm | 2h 45m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,156 nm | 3h 5m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,274 nm | 3h 22m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,299 nm | 3h 25m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,323 nm | 3h 29m |
| Denver (DEN) | 1,328 nm | 3h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YYE?
- Fort Nelson Airport's longest paved runway is 6,400 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 YYE?
- Fort Nelson Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,400 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YYE?
- The closest alternate is Fort Liard Airport (YJF), about 88 nm away, followed by Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) at 102 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YYE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 59m (684 nm), Anchorage about 2h 20m (828 nm), Jackson Hole about 2h 45m (1,014 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.