Dease Lake Airport Guide

IATA YDLICAO CYDLDease LakeUpdated 2026-10-13
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Dease Lake Airport (IATA: YDL, ICAO: CYDL) is a small public airport in the Stikine Region of northwestern British Columbia. It sits about 1.5 nautical miles south of the community of Dease Lake, on Highway 37, the Stewart-Cassiar Highway. Elevation is 2,634 ft (803 m).

The airport has one asphalt runway, 6,003 ft (1,830 m) long and roughly 100 ft wide. It has runway edge lighting and visual glide slope indicators, and it has no control tower. Weather reports come from an automated station on 128.7 MHz. The Stikine Airport Society operates the aerodrome. Fuel is available, and Pacific Western Helicopters holds a fuel concession at the northeast end of the field.

No scheduled airline service is published for the airport. Central Mountain Air is listed as flying charters to Prince George, Smithers and Terrace. The field also serves general aviation, air ambulance and industrial traffic for the surrounding mining and forestry region.

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Compare 2 listed options at Dease Lake Airport, spanning hotels. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Dease Lake Airport.

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Key facts

Size
1 runway
Location
58.422, -130.032
Operator
Stikine Airport Society

Terminals

1 terminal

Dease Lake Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Aerodrome apron. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

  • Aerodrome apronGeneral aviation

Nearby cities

1 city

Dease Lake Airport is closest to Dease Lake (3 km north). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Dease Lake Airport?

Dease Lake Airport uses the following codes: IATA: YDL, ICAO: CYDL. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Dease Lake Airport located?

Dease Lake Airport is located in Dease Lake, British Columbia, Canada. The airport coordinates are 58.4222°, -130.0320°.

What services are available at Dease Lake Airport?

Dease Lake Airport offers: 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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