WPC - Pincher Creek Airport
Pincher Creek, Canada
IATA Code: WPC · Pincher Creek, Canada
The airport code WPC is the IATA identifier for Pincher Creek Airport. You may also find it referred to as Pincher Creek Airport (WPC).
Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) serves Pincher Creek, Canada, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
WPC is the IATA airport code for Pincher Creek Airport, located in Pincher Creek, Canada. The airport is situated at coordinates 49.5206°N, 113.9970°W. The current jet fuel price in the North America region is $5.21/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (North America)
$5.21/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- WPC
- City
- Pincher Creek
- Country
- Canada
- Timezone
- N
- Latitude
- 49.5206°
- Longitude
- -113.9970°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- North America
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from WPC
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| YQL - Lethbridge | 87 km | $1,269 | $3/passenger |
| YXC - Cranbrook | 129 km | $1,882 | $4/passenger |
| FCA - Kalispell | 136 km | $1,984 | $4/passenger |
| CTB - Cutbank | 156 km | $2,276 | $5/passenger |
| YYC - Calgary | 177 km | $2,582 | $5/passenger |
| YBA - Banff | 217 km | $3,166 | $6/passenger |
| YSD - Suffield | 218 km | $3,180 | $6/passenger |
| YXH - Medicine Hat | 242 km | $3,530 | $7/passenger |
| YCG - Castlegar | 264 km | $3,851 | $8/passenger |
| YZZ - Trail | 267 km | $3,895 | $8/passenger |
| COE - Coeur d'''Alene | 284 km | $4,143 | $8/passenger |
| MSO - Missoula | 290 km | $4,231 | $8/passenger |
| YQF - Red Deer Industrial | 296 km | $4,318 | $9/passenger |
| GTF - Great Falls | 298 km | $4,347 | $9/passenger |
| SFF - Spokane | 319 km | $4,654 | $9/passenger |
| HVR - Havre | 327 km | $4,770 | $10/passenger |
| ZGF - Grand Forks | 327 km | $4,770 | $10/passenger |
| YRM - Rocky Mountain House | 330 km | $4,814 | $10/passenger |
| GEG - Spokane | 335 km | $4,887 | $10/passenger |
| YCT - Coronation | 336 km | $4,902 | $10/passenger |
| YRV - Revelstoke | 338 km | $4,931 | $10/passenger |
| SKA - Spokane | 343 km | $5,004 | $10/passenger |
| HLN - Helena | 357 km | $5,208 | $10/passenger |
| PUW - Pullman | 386 km | $5,631 | $11/passenger |
| YLW - Kelowna | 390 km | $5,689 | $11/passenger |
| YVE - Vernon | 391 km | $5,704 | $11/passenger |
| YSN - Salmon Arm | 395 km | $5,762 | $12/passenger |
| YYF - Penticton | 405 km | $5,908 | $12/passenger |
| YKY - Kindersley | 406 km | $5,923 | $12/passenger |
| BTM - Butte | 412 km | $6,010 | $12/passenger |
| LWS - Lewiston | 416 km | $6,069 | $12/passenger |
| YEG - Edmonton | 422 km | $6,156 | $12/passenger |
| LWT - Lewistown | 433 km | $6,317 | $13/passenger |
| YXD - Edmonton | 452 km | $6,594 | $13/passenger |
| YYN - Swift Current | 460 km | $6,710 | $13/passenger |
| BZN - Bozeman | 467 km | $6,813 | $14/passenger |
| MWH - Grant County Airport | 470 km | $6,856 | $14/passenger |
| YKA - Kamloops | 478 km | $6,973 | $14/passenger |
| YVG - Vermillion | 480 km | $7,002 | $14/passenger |
| YET - Edson | 482 km | $7,031 | $14/passenger |
| SMN - Salmon | 489 km | $7,134 | $14/passenger |
| YJP - Hinton | 496 km | $7,236 | $14/passenger |
| ALW - Walla Walla | 498 km | $7,265 | $15/passenger |
| YLL - Lloydminster | 501 km | $7,309 | $15/passenger |
| LVM - Livingston-Montana | 501 km | $7,309 | $15/passenger |
| EAT - Wenatchee | 515 km | $7,513 | $15/passenger |
| PSC - Pasco | 526 km | $7,673 | $15/passenger |
| YZU - Whitecourt | 529 km | $7,717 | $15/passenger |
| MYL - McCall | 539 km | $7,863 | $16/passenger |
| YQW - North Battleford | 540 km | $7,878 | $16/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your WPC Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the North America region has jet fuel priced at $5.21/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from WPC
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Pincher Creek
Pincher Creek experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through WPC
WPC provides air connectivity for Pincher Creek, Canada. Travelers should check entry requirements, local transport options, and current fuel price impacts before booking flights through this airport.
🇺🇳 Canada Travel Tips
Canadian airports serve both domestic and transborder (US) traffic. NEXUS cards can expedite US-Canada border crossings. Winter weather in northern airports can cause seasonal schedule disruptions.
Planning Your Trip via WPC
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Pincher Creek Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from WPC
- Fuel impact awareness: The North America region currently prices jet fuel at $5.21/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to WPC are YQL, YXC, FCA — consider these for potentially lower fares