Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport (CAZ5)
Medium airport · Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CAZ5 |
| IATA | YZA |
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°46'31" W 121°19'17" 50.77526, -121.32131 |
| Location | Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,280 ft (1000 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport at a glance
Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport is a medium airport in Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YZA. The field elevation of 2,034 ft (620 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CAZ5 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 3,280 ft (1000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CAZ5 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 Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport | CYKA | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Shuswap Regional Airport | CZAM | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Vernon Regional Airport | CYVK | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Williams Lake Airport | CYWL | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Kelowna International Airport | CYLW | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,034 ft field elevation of Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional 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 Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport is CAZ5, and its IATA code is YZA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport above sea level?
Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet (620 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.7753, -121.3213 — in Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport, about 62 km away.
Does CAZ5 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CAZ5 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 Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport?
Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 3,280 ft (1000 m) with a ASP surface.