Remote northern gateway serving British Columbia's Peace River region.
Location
Chetwynd, Canada
Chetwynd Airport (IATA: YCQ, ICAO: CYCQ) is a small regional airport located near Chetwynd, a town in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. It serves as an essential transportation link for the surrounding resource-based communities in the Peace River Country.
The airport supports light aircraft, charter services, and general aviation traffic, playing a vital role in connecting this remote area with larger urban centres. It is owned and operated at the municipal level and is registered as a certified aerodrome under Transport Canada regulations.
Chetwynd itself is known as a hub for the forestry, oil, and gas industries, and the airport supports these sectors through charter and industrial aviation operations.
Terminals
The airport has a small, basic terminal facility suited to low-volume regional and general aviation traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Chetwynd town centre is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, with no scheduled public transit service to the airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located in northeastern British Columbia in the Peace River region.
- ›Serves an area dominated by forestry, oil, and natural gas industries.
- ›Registered as a certified aerodrome under Transport Canada.
- ›Primarily supports general aviation, charter, and industrial flights.
- ›Chetwynd is sometimes called the 'Chainsaw Carving Capital of the World,' a cultural landmark near the airport.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
