Peace River Airport – YPE Alberta
Peace River Airport is a medium-sized public airport owned and operated by the Town of Peace River, Alberta. The airport, whose IATA code is YPE, provides regular scheduled passenger flights to Edmonton and Calgary through Northern Air. Northern Air, the only air carrier in YPE Airport, also provides charter flights and air ambulance to and from Peace River. Aside from these flights, YPE Airport also offers both short-term and long-termaircraft parking for a fee.
Best Time to Visit
Located in the Municipal District of Peace No. 135, YPE Airport traces its roots to a now-defunct facility located some 3 miles from the current site. The original site was closed after a pilot encountered an accident while landing an aircraft. In 1984, construction of the “new” Peace River Airport was finished, and in 1996, it was bought from Transport Canada by the town of Peace River. Peace River Airport is also the venue for the Peace Regional AirShow, an event held every two years. The airport is a 10-minute drive to the town of Grimshaw, and is about 45 miles away from away from the town of Fairview.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Peace River guests would be glad to find that there are a number of hotels near the airport. Located 6 minutes from the YPE Alberta is Super 8 by Wyndham Peace River AB. Visitors can also book their stay and request for airport shuttle at the Sawridge Inn Peace River, which is just a 14-minute drive from the airport.
Fairview Airport (ZFW), which is 37.85 miles away, is the closest airstrip to YPE Airport.
