Sandspit Airport (YZP): Codes, Runways & Location
Sandspit Airport (IATA: YZP · ICAO: CYZP) is a medium-sized airport serving Sandspit, Canada. It lies at 53.2543° N, 131.8140° W, 21 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sandspit Airport
Sandspit Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sandspit in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YZP and the ICAO code CYZP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sandspit Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1561 m (5120 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 21 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Masset Airport (ZMT) about 88 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 ≈ 1,561 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandspit Airport
Where is Sandspit Airport located?
Sandspit Airport is located in Sandspit, Canada. Its coordinates are 53.2543° N, 131.8140° W.
What is the airport code for Sandspit Airport?
Sandspit Airport has an IATA code of YZP and an ICAO code of CYZP.
How long is the runway at Sandspit Airport?
Sandspit Airport's longest runway is about 1561 m (5120 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Sandspit Airport have?
Sandspit Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sandspit Airport a major airport?
Sandspit Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Sandspit Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →