Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport (CYZE)
Medium airport · Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYZE |
| IATA | YZE |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°53'7" W 82°34'4" 45.88530, -82.56780 |
| Location | Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,500 ft (1676 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport at a glance
Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport is a medium airport in Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YZE. The field elevation of 623 ft (190 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYZE 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, 11/29, offers 5,500 ft (1676 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 CYZE 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 Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elliot Lake Municipal Airport | CYEL | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Manitoulin East Municipal Airport | CYEM | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Alpena County Regional Airport | KAPN | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Chippewa County International Airport | KCIU | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Sudbury Airport | CYSB | 159 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 623 ft field elevation of Gore Bay Manitoulin 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 Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport is CYZE, and its IATA code is YZE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport above sea level?
Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport sits at an elevation of 623 feet (190 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.8853, -82.5678 — in Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Elliot Lake Municipal Airport, about 52 km away.
Does CYZE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYZE 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 Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport?
Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,500 ft (1676 m) with a ASP surface.