Slave Lake Airport (YZH): Codes, Runways & Location
Slave Lake Airport (IATA: YZH · ICAO: CYZH) is a medium-sized airport serving Slave Lake, Canada. It lies at 55.2929° N, 114.7773° W, 1912 ft (583 m) above sea level.
Overview of Slave Lake Airport
Slave Lake Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Slave Lake in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YZH and the ICAO code CYZH. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Slave Lake Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1695 m (5561 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 1912 ft (583 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being High Prairie Airport (ZHP) about 108 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 ≈ 1,695 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Slave Lake Airport
Where is Slave Lake Airport located?
Slave Lake Airport is located in Slave Lake, Canada. Its coordinates are 55.2929° N, 114.7773° W.
What is the airport code for Slave Lake Airport?
Slave Lake Airport has an IATA code of YZH and an ICAO code of CYZH.
How long is the runway at Slave Lake Airport?
Slave Lake Airport's longest runway is about 1695 m (5561 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Slave Lake Airport have?
Slave Lake Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Slave Lake Airport a major airport?
Slave Lake Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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