Whitecourt Airport (CYZU)
Medium airport · Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Whitecourt Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYZU |
| IATA | YZU |
| Elevation | 2,567 ft (782 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°8'38" W 115°47'13" 54.14390, -115.78700 |
| Location | Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,800 ft (1768 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Whitecourt Airport at a glance
Whitecourt Airport is a medium airport in Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YZU. The field elevation of 2,567 ft (782 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYZU 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, 11/29, offers 5,800 ft (1768 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 CYZU 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 Whitecourt Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edson Airport | CYET | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Slave Lake Airport | CYZH | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Edmonton International Airport | CYEG | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Grande Prairie Airport | CYQU | 230 km (124 NM) |
| Red Deer Regional Airport | CYQF | 252 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Whitecourt Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,567 ft field elevation of Whitecourt 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 Whitecourt Airport
What is the ICAO code of Whitecourt Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Whitecourt Airport is CYZU, and its IATA code is YZU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Whitecourt Airport above sea level?
Whitecourt Airport sits at an elevation of 2,567 feet (782 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Whitecourt Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.1439, -115.7870 — in Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Edson Airport, about 77 km away.
Does CYZU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYZU 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 Whitecourt Airport?
Whitecourt Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,800 ft (1768 m) with a ASP surface.