Grande Prairie Airport
Grande Prairie · CanadaICAO CYQU
Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) is an airport serving Grande Prairie, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 55° 10' 46.9" N, 118° 53' 6.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,195 feet (669 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Edmonton (GMT-6).
Airport Details
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Airlines Operating at YQU
2 active airlines serving Grande Prairie Airport.
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 Grande Prairie Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Creek Airport | YDQ | Dawson Creek | Canada | 103 km |
| Fort St John Airport | YXJ | Fort Saint John | Canada | 166 km |
| Rainbow Lake Airport | YOP | Rainbow Lake | Canada | 370 km |
| Prince George Airport | YXS | Prince George | Canada | 284 km |
| High Level Airport | YOJ | High Level | Canada | 397 km |
| Quesnel Airport | YQZ | Quesnel | Canada | 337 km |
| Kamloops Airport | YKA | Kamloops | Canada | 509 km |
| Williams Lake Airport | YWL | Williams Lake | Canada | 394 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 55° 10' 46.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 118° 53' 6.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 55.179699
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -118.885002
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Edmonton
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 11:34 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,195 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 669 m
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