Burns Lake Airport (CYPZ)
Medium airport · Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Burns Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYPZ |
| IATA | YPZ |
| Elevation | 2,343 ft (714 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°22'35" W 125°57'4" 54.37640, -125.95100 |
| Location | Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Burns Lake Airport at a glance
Burns Lake Airport is a medium airport in Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YPZ. The field elevation of 2,343 ft (714 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYPZ 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, 11/29, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYPZ 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 Burns Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smithers Airport | CYYD | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat | CYXT | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Mackenzie Airport | CYZY | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Anahim Lake Airport | CAJ4 | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Prince George (International) Airport | CYXS | 221 km (119 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Burns Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,343 ft field elevation of Burns 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 Burns Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Burns Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Burns Lake Airport is CYPZ, and its IATA code is YPZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Burns Lake Airport above sea level?
Burns Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 2,343 feet (714 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Burns Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.3764, -125.9510 — in Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Smithers Airport, about 94 km away.
Does CYPZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYPZ 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 Burns Lake Airport?
Burns Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.