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Rainbow Lake Airport

Rainbow Lake, Canada
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2
Routes out
2
Destinations
CYOP
ICAO
1759 ft
Elevation
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Remote northern Alberta airport serving the oil sands region.

Location
Rainbow Lake, Canada
Rainbow Lake Airport (IATA: YOP, ICAO: CYOP) is a small regional airport located in Rainbow Lake, Alberta, Canada, in the northwestern corner of the province. It primarily serves the local community and the surrounding oil and gas industry, providing essential air access to an otherwise isolated area. The airport is classified as a certified aerodrome and is owned and operated by the Municipal District of Opportunity. It handles small aircraft and charter flights, playing a critical role in connecting workers and residents to larger Alberta centres.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of a remote northern community.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are limited, with private vehicles and industry shuttles being the primary means of travel between the airport and the community.
Airlines here
The airport is served primarily by charter operators and small regional carriers supporting the oil and gas sector rather than scheduled commercial airlines.
Notable facts
  • ›Rainbow Lake is located in the Peace Country region of northwestern Alberta, near the Northwest Territories border.
  • ›The airport primarily supports oil and gas industry operations in the surrounding region.
  • ›The runway is capable of accommodating small to medium-sized turboprop and charter aircraft.
  • ›The Municipal District of Opportunity owns and operates the airport.
  • ›The town of Rainbow Lake has a very small population, making air access vital for residents.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

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Routes

YOP → YEG9M · BEH
YOP → YOJ9M · BEH

Aircraft operating here

Beechcraft 19002 routes
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List of airports in Alberta
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This is a list of airports in Alberta. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of Alberta. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.

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