Sandspit Airport (CYZP)
Medium airport · Sandspit, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Sandspit Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYZP |
| IATA | YZP |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°15'15" W 131°48'50" 53.25430, -131.81400 |
| Location | Sandspit, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,120 ft (1561 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sandspit Airport at a glance
Sandspit Airport is a medium airport in Sandspit, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YZP. The field elevation of 21 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYZP 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 5,120 ft (1561 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 CYZP 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 Sandspit Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Masset Airport | CZMT | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Prince Rupert Airport | CYPR | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Annette Island Airport | PANT | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Ketchikan International Airport | PAKT | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat | CYXT | 252 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sandspit Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 21 ft field elevation of Sandspit 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 Sandspit Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sandspit Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sandspit Airport is CYZP, and its IATA code is YZP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sandspit Airport above sea level?
Sandspit Airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sandspit Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.2543, -131.8140 — in Sandspit, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Masset Airport, about 88 km away.
Does CYZP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYZP 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 Sandspit Airport?
Sandspit Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,120 ft (1561 m) with a ASP surface.