Tofino / Long Beach Airport (CYAZ)
Medium airport · Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Tofino / Long Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYAZ |
| IATA | YAZ |
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°4'47" W 125°46'32" 49.07983, -125.77558 |
| Location | Tofino, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,999 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | CON | No |
| 11/29 | 4,997 ft (1523 m) | 100 ft | CON | No |
| 16/34 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | CON | No |
Tofino / Long Beach Airport at a glance
Tofino / Long Beach Airport is a medium airport in Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YAZ. The field elevation of 80 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYAZ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYAZ 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 Tofino / Long Beach Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | CYQQ | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Campbell River Airport | CYBL | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Qualicum Beach Airport | CAT4 | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Powell River Airport | CYPW | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Nanaimo Airport | CYCD | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tofino / Long Beach Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 80 ft field elevation of Tofino / Long Beach 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 Tofino / Long Beach Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tofino / Long Beach Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tofino / Long Beach Airport is CYAZ, and its IATA code is YAZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tofino / Long Beach Airport above sea level?
Tofino / Long Beach Airport sits at an elevation of 80 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tofino / Long Beach Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.0798, -125.7756 — in Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox, about 95 km away.
Does CYAZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYAZ 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 Tofino / Long Beach Airport?
Tofino / Long Beach Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a CON surface.