Quesnel Airport (CYQZ)
Medium airport · Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Quesnel Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQZ |
| IATA | YQZ |
| Elevation | 1,789 ft (545 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°1'34" W 122°30'36" 53.02610, -122.51000 |
| Location | Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,500 ft (1676 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Quesnel Airport at a glance
Quesnel Airport is a medium airport in Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YQZ. The field elevation of 1,789 ft (545 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQZ 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 5,500 ft (1676 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYQZ 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 Quesnel Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George (International) Airport | CYXS | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Williams Lake Airport | CYWL | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Anahim Lake Airport | CAJ4 | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Blue River Airport | CYCP | 240 km (130 NM) |
| Mackenzie Airport | CYZY | 256 km (138 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Quesnel Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,789 ft field elevation of Quesnel 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 Quesnel Airport
What is the ICAO code of Quesnel Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Quesnel Airport is CYQZ, and its IATA code is YQZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Quesnel Airport above sea level?
Quesnel Airport sits at an elevation of 1,789 feet (545 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Quesnel Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.0261, -122.5100 — in Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Prince George (International) Airport, about 96 km away.
Does CYQZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQZ 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 Quesnel Airport?
Quesnel Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,500 ft (1676 m) with a ASP surface.