Chris Hadfield Airport (CYZR)
Medium airport · Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Chris Hadfield Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYZR |
| IATA | YZR |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°59'58" W 82°18'32" 42.99940, -82.30890 |
| Location | Sarnia, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,989 ft (911 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 15/33 | 5,100 ft (1554 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chris Hadfield Airport at a glance
Chris Hadfield Airport is a medium airport in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YZR. The field elevation of 594 ft (181 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYZR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 5,100 ft (1554 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYZR 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 Chris Hadfield Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport | KMTC | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome | CYCE | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport | KDET | 87 km (47 NM) |
| London International Airport | CYXU | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Windsor International Airport | CYQG | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chris Hadfield Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 594 ft field elevation of Chris Hadfield 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 Chris Hadfield Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chris Hadfield Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chris Hadfield Airport is CYZR, and its IATA code is YZR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chris Hadfield Airport above sea level?
Chris Hadfield Airport sits at an elevation of 594 feet (181 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chris Hadfield Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.9994, -82.3089 — in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport, about 61 km away.
Does CYZR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYZR 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 Chris Hadfield Airport?
Chris Hadfield Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,100 ft (1554 m) with a ASP surface.