Peace River Airport

CYPE / YPE

Peace River, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:58Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
17:58Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -21°C
7 kt
30°
9 SM
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYPE 041758Z AUTO 03007KT 9SM -SN OVC015 M18/M21 A2984 RMK SLP160

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,873 ft
OVC 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,373 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
948 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,873 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,971 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,539 ft
ISA Deviation: -29.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYPE 041240Z 0413/0501 06008KT P6SM OVC030 TEMPO 0413/0422 5SM -SN OVC020 FM042200 14005KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 0422/0501 6SM -SN BKN020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
22:00Z FM042200
+4h
VFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
22:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YPE
04 ✈️
22
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 61°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
1,900 ft 150 ft GRS 102°
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYPE

6,498 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.1%
MVFR
23.6%
IFR
7.3%
LIFR
5%

Peace River Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.1% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 4.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
30.5%
NE
14.5%
E
4.1%
SE
1.8%
S
9.7%
SW
18.7%
W
10.7%
NW
5.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -9.4°C
Range: -42°C to 28°C
-42°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.1%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 6,498 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Peace River Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYPE
IATA Code: YPE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,873 ft MSL

Location

City: Peace River
Country: CA
Latitude: 56.226898°
Longitude: -117.446999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 1,900 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Peace River Airport

Overview

Peace River Airport serves the northern Alberta region, strategically located in the Peace River municipality at 56.226898, -117.446999. As a medium airport situated at 1,873 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and local economic activities in this remote Canadian landscape.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions with significant seasonal temperature ranges from -42°C to 28°C. The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 66.5% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 22.1% of observations. Wind patterns are consistently from the north at an average of 7.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots, requiring careful wind management during operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 5,000-foot asphalt primary runway (04/22) and a secondary 1,900-foot grass runway (08/26). Both runways demonstrate favorable wind alignments, with 100% wind compatibility and relatively low average crosswind speeds of 4.1 and 4.9 knots respectively. The terrain and elevation suggest a typical northern Alberta airport environment with potential terrain considerations.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Visibility averages 7.9 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring 5.1% of the time) and occasional fog (2.4% of observations). Pilots should prepare for potential northern weather variability and have appropriate alternate planning strategies.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.