Powell River Airport (YPW)

Powell River, CA 🇨🇦 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

CYPW

IATA

YPW

Elevation

425 ft

Region

CA-BC

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Airport Information

GPS Code: CYPW

Local Code: Not available

Location: 49.834202° N, -124.5° E

Continent: North America

Type: Medium Airport

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Operating at Powell River Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
1 47 1 Jan 24, 2026
1 2 1 Jul 17, 2025

For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
09/27 3627 ft 150 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
A/D COMOX TERMINAL 123.7 MHz
A/G MF 123.0 MHz
RDO PACIFIC RDO 126.7 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
9S Powell River Bc DME 109300 kHz
YPW Powell River NDB 382 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Local companies, such as Powell River Taxi and Augusta Taxi, provide service to and from the airport. Taxis generally meet scheduled flight arrivals, but pre-booking is strongly recommended to guarantee a ride, especially during peak times or for late arrivals.

Rental Cars

Budget Car & Truck Rental has a service counter located directly inside the airport terminal. As vehicle supply can be limited, it is essential to reserve a car well in advance of your trip to ensure availability.

Public Transportation

There is no direct public transit stop at the airport terminal. The Powell River Regional Transit System (BC Transit) has bus stops for routes #2 Grief Point and #3 Upper Westview located on Joyce Avenue, which is approximately a 5-10 minute walk from the airport.

AI-Generated Content: This ground transportation information was compiled using AI from publicly available sources. Prices, schedules, and availability may change; please verify with official airport or transportation provider websites before traveling.

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