Grande Prairie airport (YQU)

Grande Prairie Airport (IATA: YQU, ICAO: CYQU) serves the Peace River Country across northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia, Canada. It connects the regional community to major hubs through scheduled domestic flights and charter services supporting the local energy and resource industries.

Official Website: grandeprairieairport.com

Telephone: +1 (780) 539-5270 / Customer Service: +1 (780) 357-3765

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Terminals

The airport operates through a single two-story passenger terminal building open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Annual passenger traffic (2015): 446,000 passengers.

Information Desks

The airport Customer Service Desk is located on the main floor of the terminal concourse, providing flight information, passenger assistance, and lost and found inquiries.

 Location

The airport is located 5.6 km (3.5 miles) northwest of downtown Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada.

What services does Grande Prairie airport (YQU) offer?

Grande Prairie Airport offers practical facilities and travel services for passengers:

Financial Services and Connectivity

• ATMs: Cash dispensing machines located in the public concourse area.
• Wi-Fi: Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access is available throughout the passenger terminal.

Food and Dining

Located on the second floor of the terminal, Viewpoint Restaurant & Lounge is a Best Bar None accredited establishment serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beverages with runway views (open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM; closed on weekends). Grab-and-go options and light refreshments are available post-security in the departures area.

Baggage Services

For damaged or delayed luggage inquiries, passengers should contact their airline's customer service counter directly. Items lost inside the terminal building are handled through the airport Customer Service Desk.

Other Services

Executive boardroom and meeting room rentals, a post-security pet relief area situated by Gate 1 in the departures lounge, and an observation viewing area on the second floor.

Accommodation near Grande Prairie airport (YQU)

On-Site Airport Accommodation

There are no hotels located within the airport terminal grounds.

Hotels Located Near the Airport

Several hotels are located within a short driving or shuttle distance:

• Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Grande Prairie (approx. 1.6 km / 1 mile)
• Stanford Inn & Suites Grande Prairie (approx. 3.2 km / 2 miles)
• Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel & Suites (approx. 3.5 km / 2.2 miles)
• Holiday Inn & Suites Grande Prairie-Conference Centre (approx. 3.8 km / 2.4 miles)
• Redwood Inn & Suites (approx. 4 km / 2.5 miles)
• Super 8 by Wyndham Grande Prairie (approx. 4.5 km / 2.8 miles)

Public and private transportation

Grande Prairie Airport is situated approximately 10 to 15 minutes by road from central Grande Prairie.

Taxis

Taxicab service is provided by Yellow Cab GP, maintaining vehicles stationed around the clock directly outside the terminal's arrival doors.

Hotel Shuttles

Several local lodging properties provide airport shuttle service from the terminal building for their guests, including Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel & Suites, Holiday Inn & Suites Grande Prairie-Conference Centre, Redwood Inn & Suites, and Super 8 by Wyndham.

Public and Intercity Buses

Local municipal transit is provided by Grande Prairie Transit (GP Transit) with standard routes and On-Demand app-based transit. For regional coach service across Alberta, Red Arrow offers intercity connections linking Grande Prairie to Edmonton and other destinations.

Car rental agencies

Car rental counters are conveniently located on the ground floor inside the main terminal building, adjacent to the baggage claim carousels. Rental vehicles are parked directly outside in the adjacent terminal parking lot.

On-site rental car companies:

• Avis
• Budget
• Enterprise
• National

Car Rental Requirements

Drivers must be at least 21 years old (a young driver surcharge may apply under age 25), hold a valid government-issued driver's license (an International Driving Permit is recommended if the original license is not in English or French), and provide a major credit card in the primary driver's name for the security deposit.

Parking services at Grande Prairie airport (YQU)

Parking Facilities

The airport provides surface parking options for both short visits and long-term travel:

• Short-Term Parking: Features 66 metered parking stalls situated directly in front of the terminal building, designed for visits up to a maximum stay of 4 hours ($2.00 CAD per hour).
• Long-Term Parking: Offers 698 stalls equipped with electrical plug-ins for engine block heaters (crucial during winter) and 130 overflow stalls without power. Parking charges are $2.00 CAD per hour, $14.00 CAD per day (24-hour cycle), and $98.00 CAD per week.

Important Considerations

Grace Period: A 30-minute grace period from the time of entry allows drivers to exit without fee if no parking space is found or when conducting quick business. After paying at the indoor auto-pay stations, drivers have 45 minutes to exit through the gates.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off: Located along the curb directly in front of the terminal doors. Vehicles must never be left unattended in this loading zone.

Accessible Stalls: 8 designated accessible spaces are available in long-term parking, plus 2 stalls in the curbside loading zone.

Payment Options

Payments can be made at the self-service pay kiosks inside the terminal building or directly at the exit boom gates using major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Interac).

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Grande Prairie Airport provides accessible facilities designed to assist travelers with disabilities or restricted mobility.

Special Assistance Request

Passengers needing wheelchair assistance or escort through boarding and deplaning must coordinate directly with their airline at least 48 hours prior to departure.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The terminal features street-level curb access, automatic sliding doors, accessible public washrooms, elevators reaching the second-floor restaurant and observation area, baggage belt startup audible alarms with visual flashers, and an accessible pet and service animal relief station near Gate 1 past the security screening checkpoint.

Accessible Parking

The long-term parking facility includes 8 designated accessible stalls situated closest to the terminal entrances (standard parking charges apply). Additionally, the curbside drop-off and pick-up area features 2 accessible stalls directly in front of the terminal.