Port Hardy Airport (CYZT)
Medium airport · Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Port Hardy Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYZT |
| IATA | YZT |
| Elevation | 71 ft (22 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°40'50" W 127°22'1" 50.68060, -127.36700 |
| Location | Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Port Hardy Airport at a glance
Port Hardy Airport is a medium airport in Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YZT. The field elevation of 71 ft (22 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYZT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 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 CYZT 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 Port Hardy Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell River Airport | CYBL | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport | CBBC | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Bella Coola Airport | CYBD | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | CYQQ | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Tofino / Long Beach Airport | CYAZ | 211 km (114 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port Hardy Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 71 ft field elevation of Port Hardy 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 Port Hardy Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port Hardy Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port Hardy Airport is CYZT, and its IATA code is YZT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port Hardy Airport above sea level?
Port Hardy Airport sits at an elevation of 71 feet (22 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Port Hardy Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.6806, -127.3670 — in Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Campbell River Airport, about 170 km away.
Does CYZT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYZT 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 Port Hardy Airport?
Port Hardy Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.