Wawa Airport (CYXZ)
Medium airport · Wawa, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Wawa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYXZ |
| IATA | YXZ |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°58'0" W 84°47'12" 47.96670, -84.78670 |
| Location | Wawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,429 ft (1350 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wawa Airport at a glance
Wawa Airport is a medium airport in Wawa, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YXZ. The field elevation of 942 ft (287 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYXZ 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, 03/21, offers 4,429 ft (1350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYXZ 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 Wawa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chapleau Airport | CYLD | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Hornepayne Municipal Airport | CYHN | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Marathon Airport | CYSP | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Manitouwadge Airport | CYMG | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Sault Ste Marie Airport | CYAM | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wawa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 942 ft field elevation of Wawa 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 Wawa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wawa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wawa Airport is CYXZ, and its IATA code is YXZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wawa Airport above sea level?
Wawa Airport sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wawa Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.9667, -84.7867 — in Wawa, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chapleau Airport, about 109 km away.
Does CYXZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYXZ 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 Wawa Airport?
Wawa Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,429 ft (1350 m) with a ASP surface.