Fort Chipewyan Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
YPY
ICAO Code
CYPY
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

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.

Fort Chipewyan Airport
Elevation: 231 m
58.7672, -111.1170

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 #

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 24 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-50°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -18°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-29° -18°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -25°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-19°
Feels Like Freezing
-19°C
Temperature
-25° -13°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-18° -5°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-15° -7°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-25° -15°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.2h daylight