Coral Harbour Airport (CYZS)
Medium airport · Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Coral Harbour Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYZS |
| IATA | YZS |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°11'36" W 83°21'34" 64.19330, -83.35940 |
| Location | Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16T/34T | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | GVL | Yes |
Coral Harbour Airport at a glance
Coral Harbour Airport is a medium airport in Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Canada, known to airline systems as YZS. The field elevation of 210 ft (64 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYZS 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, 16T/34T, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16T points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYZS 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 Coral Harbour Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rankin Inlet Airport | CYRT | 460 km (248 NM) |
| Hall Beach Airport | CYUX | 518 km (280 NM) |
| Puvirnituq Airport | CYPX | 558 km (301 NM) |
| Baker Lake Airport | CYBK | 614 km (332 NM) |
| Iqaluit Airport | CYFB | 722 km (390 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Coral Harbour Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 210 ft field elevation of Coral Harbour 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 Coral Harbour Airport
What is the ICAO code of Coral Harbour Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Coral Harbour Airport is CYZS, and its IATA code is YZS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Coral Harbour Airport above sea level?
Coral Harbour Airport sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Coral Harbour Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.1933, -83.3594 — in Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rankin Inlet Airport, about 460 km away.
Does CYZS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYZS 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 Coral Harbour Airport?
Coral Harbour Airport has one runway. The longest, 16T/34T, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a GVL surface.