Remote wilderness airstrip serving Blue River, British Columbia.
Location
Blue River, Canada
Blue River Airport (ICAO: CYCP) is a small, uncontrolled aerodrome located in Blue River, a small community in the North Thompson River valley of British Columbia, Canada. It serves primarily general aviation traffic and provides essential air access to an otherwise remote region surrounded by mountains and wilderness.
The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 2,240 feet (683 metres) above sea level and features a single gravel or paved runway suited to small aircraft operations. It is commonly used by bush pilots, recreational flyers, and those accessing the area for outdoor pursuits such as heli-skiing and wilderness tourism.
No scheduled commercial airline service operates from Blue River Airport. The facility is managed under Transport Canada's aerodrome registry and functions mainly as a local utility airstrip for the surrounding community.
Getting to & from
Blue River is accessible by road via Highway 5 (Yellowhead Highway), with no dedicated airport ground transport services.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Blue River Airport; the facility serves general and charter aviation only.
Notable facts
- ›ICAO identifier is CYCP; the airport has no assigned IATA code.
- ›Located in the North Thompson River valley of British Columbia.
- ›Elevation is approximately 2,240 feet (683 metres) above sea level.
- ›Primarily used by general aviation, bush pilots, and wilderness tourism operators.
- ›The surrounding area is known for heli-skiing and backcountry adventure tourism.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
