Teslin Airport (CYZW)
Medium airport · Teslin, Yukon, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Teslin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYZW |
| IATA | YZW |
| Elevation | 2,313 ft (705 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°10'22" W 132°44'35" 60.17280, -132.74300 |
| Location | Teslin, Yukon, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,028 ft (1533 m) | 100 ft | GVL | Yes |
Teslin Airport at a glance
Teslin Airport is a medium airport in Teslin, Yukon, Canada, known to airline systems as YZW. The field elevation of 2,313 ft (705 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYZW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 5,028 ft (1533 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYZW 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 Teslin Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport | CYXY | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Haines Airport | PAHN | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Ross River Airport | CYDM | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Watson Lake Airport | CYQH | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Juneau International Airport | PAJN | 227 km (123 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Teslin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,313 ft field elevation of Teslin 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 Teslin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Teslin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Teslin Airport is CYZW, and its IATA code is YZW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Teslin Airport above sea level?
Teslin Airport sits at an elevation of 2,313 feet (705 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Teslin Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.1728, -132.7430 — in Teslin, Yukon, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport, about 141 km away.
Does CYZW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYZW 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 Teslin Airport?
Teslin Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,028 ft (1533 m) with a GVL surface.