Whitecourt Airport (YZU): Codes, Runways & Location
Whitecourt Airport (IATA: YZU · ICAO: CYZU) is a medium-sized airport serving Whitecourt, Canada. It lies at 54.1439° N, 115.7870° W, 2567 ft (782 m) above sea level.
Overview of Whitecourt Airport
Whitecourt Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Whitecourt in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YZU and the ICAO code CYZU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Whitecourt Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1768 m (5800 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 2567 ft (782 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Edson Airport (YET) about 77 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 ≈ 1,768 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Whitecourt Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whitecourt Airport
Where is Whitecourt Airport located?
Whitecourt Airport is located in Whitecourt, Canada. Its coordinates are 54.1439° N, 115.7870° W.
What is the airport code for Whitecourt Airport?
Whitecourt Airport has an IATA code of YZU and an ICAO code of CYZU.
How long is the runway at Whitecourt Airport?
Whitecourt Airport's longest runway is about 1768 m (5800 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Whitecourt Airport have?
Whitecourt Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Whitecourt Airport a major airport?
Whitecourt Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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