Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR): Codes, Runways & Location
Chris Hadfield Airport (IATA: YZR · ICAO: CYZR) is a medium-sized airport serving Sarnia, Canada. It lies at 42.9994° N, 82.3089° W, 594 ft (181 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chris Hadfield Airport
Chris Hadfield Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sarnia in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YZR and the ICAO code CYZR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Chris Hadfield Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1554 m (5100 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 594 ft (181 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being St Clair County International Airport (PHN) about 20 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,554 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Hadfield Airport
Where is Chris Hadfield Airport located?
Chris Hadfield Airport is located in Sarnia, Canada. Its coordinates are 42.9994° N, 82.3089° W.
What is the airport code for Chris Hadfield Airport?
Chris Hadfield Airport has an IATA code of YZR and an ICAO code of CYZR.
How long is the runway at Chris Hadfield Airport?
Chris Hadfield Airport's longest runway is about 1554 m (5100 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Chris Hadfield Airport have?
Chris Hadfield Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Chris Hadfield Airport a major airport?
Chris Hadfield Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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