Quesnel Airport (YQZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Quesnel Airport (IATA: YQZ · ICAO: CYQZ) is a medium-sized airport serving Quesnel, Canada. It lies at 53.0261° N, 122.5100° W, 1789 ft (545 m) above sea level.
Overview of Quesnel Airport
Quesnel Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Quesnel in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YQZ and the ICAO code CYQZ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Quesnel Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1676 m (5500 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 1789 ft (545 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Prince George (International) Airport (YXS) about 96 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 ≈ 1,676 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Quesnel Airport
Where is Quesnel Airport located?
Quesnel Airport is located in Quesnel, Canada. Its coordinates are 53.0261° N, 122.5100° W.
What is the airport code for Quesnel Airport?
Quesnel Airport has an IATA code of YQZ and an ICAO code of CYQZ.
How long is the runway at Quesnel Airport?
Quesnel Airport's longest runway is about 1676 m (5500 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Quesnel Airport have?
Quesnel Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Quesnel Airport a major airport?
Quesnel Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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