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Fort Nelson Airport

Fort Nelson, Canada

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Fort Nelson Airport

Fort Nelson, Canada

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1253 ft

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Northern BC gateway serving the Alaska Highway corridor.

Location

Fort Nelson, Canada

Fort Nelson Airport (IATA: YYE, ICAO: CYYE) is a regional airport serving Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. Located in the northeastern part of the province, it provides essential air access for a remote community situated along the historic Alaska Highway. The airport supports scheduled passenger services connecting Fort Nelson to larger urban centres, as well as charter and general aviation operations. It plays a vital role for the oil and gas industry, forestry operations, and other resource extraction activities prevalent in the region. Owned and operated by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, the airport serves as a critical transportation link for a community that relies heavily on aviation due to its geographic isolation.

Terminals

The airport features a single small passenger terminal suited to the volume of a remote regional community.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation between the airport and the town of Fort Nelson is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, as the community is relatively small with limited public transit.

Airlines here

Air Canada Express, operated by Jazz Aviation, has historically provided scheduled service connecting Fort Nelson to Vancouver and other regional points.

Notable facts

›Fort Nelson is located along the Alaska Highway, one of the most historically significant roads in North America.
›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,253 feet (382 metres) above sea level.
›The surrounding region is known for significant oil and gas reserves, driving much of the aviation demand.
›Fort Nelson experiences a subarctic climate, with extreme cold temperatures in winter affecting flight operations.
›The airport is owned and operated by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality.

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Airlines serving this airport

No scheduled airline data available.

Routes

YYE → YDQ9M · DH1

YYE → YXJ9M · D38 BEH DH3

YYE → YXS9M · BEH

Aircraft operating here

Beechcraft 19002 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q1 routes Fairchild Dornier Do.3281 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 81 routes

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