Fort Chipewyan Airport
YPY / CYPY
Fort Chipewyan Airport is a small regional airport serving the community of Fort Chipewyan, Alberta. It operates from a single terminal and primarily handles regional and charter flights connecting the community to larger centres.
Getting to and From Fort Chipewyan Airport #
The airport lies close to the community it serves; travel to town is normally a short drive. Ground transport is typically by taxi or private pickup; there is no rail service. Seasonal conditions can affect road travel times.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Fort Chipewyan Airport #
Expect a small terminal with basic passenger amenities: seating, restrooms and short-term parking. There are typically no lounges or extensive retail/dining options, and Wi‑Fi may be limited or unavailable. Accessibility assistance may be arranged through local operators.
Tips for Fort Chipewyan Airport #
- Fort Chipewyan is remote-bring sufficient supplies and medication as services are limited in town.
- Ground transport from the airport is typically by local taxi or arranged pickup; pre-arrange transfers if you need a specific arrival time.
- Weather can affect flights seasonally-expect operational changes around winter and ice conditions.
Weather & Climate near Fort Chipewyan Airport #
Fort Chipewyan Airport's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -29°C to 23°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -29° - -18° | -31° | 20 mm | overcast | 99% | 2.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
| February | Poor | -25° - -13° | -25° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 99% | 2.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| March | Poor | -18° - -5° | -17° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 98% | 2.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | -6° - 6° | -3° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 14.2h |
| May | Good | 2° - 15° | 6° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.6h |
| June | Very Good | 8° - 21° | 14° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.9h |
| July | Very Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.2h |
| August | Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.1h |
| September | Good | 3° - 14° | 7° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | -3° - 5° | -2° | 33 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | -15° - -7° | -16° | 25 mm | overcast | 94% | 2.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| December | Poor | -25° - -15° | -27° | 21 mm | overcast | 98% | 2.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.2h |