Eastmain River Airport (ZEM): Codes, Runways & Location
Eastmain River Airport (IATA: ZEM · ICAO: CZEM) is a small airport serving Eastmain River, Canada. It lies at 52.2264° N, 78.5225° W, 24 ft (7 m) above sea level.
Overview of Eastmain River Airport
Eastmain River Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Eastmain River in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code ZEM and the ICAO code CZEM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Eastmain River Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1070 m (3512 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. The field elevation is 24 ft (7 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) about 85 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 ≈ 1,070 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastmain River Airport
Where is Eastmain River Airport located?
Eastmain River Airport is located in Eastmain River, Canada. Its coordinates are 52.2264° N, 78.5225° W.
What is the airport code for Eastmain River Airport?
Eastmain River Airport has an IATA code of ZEM and an ICAO code of CZEM.
How long is the runway at Eastmain River Airport?
Eastmain River Airport's longest runway is about 1070 m (3512 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Eastmain River Airport have?
Eastmain River Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Eastmain River Airport a major airport?
Eastmain River Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Eastmain River Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →