Slave Lake Airport (CYZH)
Medium airport · Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Slave Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYZH |
| IATA | YZH |
| Elevation | 1,912 ft (583 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°17'35" W 114°46'38" 55.29295, -114.77728 |
| Location | Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,561 ft (1695 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Slave Lake Airport at a glance
Slave Lake Airport is a medium airport in Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YZH. The field elevation of 1,912 ft (583 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYZH 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, 10/28, offers 5,561 ft (1695 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYZH 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 Slave Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitecourt Airport | CYZU | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Peace River Airport | CYPE | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Edson Airport | CYET | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Edmonton International Airport | CYEG | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Grande Prairie Airport | CYQU | 261 km (141 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Slave Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,912 ft field elevation of Slave 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 Slave Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Slave Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Slave Lake Airport is CYZH, and its IATA code is YZH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Slave Lake Airport above sea level?
Slave Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 1,912 feet (583 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Slave Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.2929, -114.7773 — in Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Whitecourt Airport, about 143 km away.
Does CYZH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYZH 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 Slave Lake Airport?
Slave Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,561 ft (1695 m) with a ASP surface.