Anahim Lake Airport (CAJ4)
Medium airport · Anahim Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Anahim Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CAJ4 |
| IATA | YAA |
| Elevation | 3,635 ft (1108 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°27'5" W 125°18'14" 52.45150, -125.30378 |
| Location | Anahim Lake, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,930 ft (1198 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Anahim Lake Airport at a glance
Anahim Lake Airport is a medium airport in Anahim Lake, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YAA. The field elevation of 3,635 ft (1108 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CAJ4 are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 3,930 ft (1198 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CAJ4 shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Anahim Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Coola Airport | CYBD | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport | CBBC | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Quesnel Airport | CYQZ | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Burns Lake Airport | CYPZ | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Williams Lake Airport | CYWL | 223 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Anahim Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,635 ft field elevation of Anahim Lake Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Anahim Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Anahim Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Anahim Lake Airport is CAJ4, and its IATA code is YAA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Anahim Lake Airport above sea level?
Anahim Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 3,635 feet (1108 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Anahim Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.4515, -125.3038 — in Anahim Lake, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bella Coola Airport, about 88 km away.
Does CAJ4 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CAJ4 appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Anahim Lake Airport?
Anahim Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 3,930 ft (1198 m) with a ASP surface.