CFB Greenwood (CYZX)
Medium airport · Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | CFB Greenwood |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYZX |
| IATA | YZX |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°59'4" W 64°55'1" 44.98440, -64.91690 |
| Location | Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
CFB Greenwood at a glance
CFB Greenwood is a medium airport in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada, known to airline systems as YZX. The field elevation of 92 ft (28 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYZX 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 — 08/26 — offers 8,000 ft (2438 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYZX 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 CFB Greenwood
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport | CYID | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Saint John Airport | CYSJ | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | CYHZ | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport | CYQM | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Yarmouth Airport | CYQI | 159 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for CFB Greenwood
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 92 ft field elevation of CFB Greenwood 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 CFB Greenwood
What is the ICAO code of CFB Greenwood?
The ICAO identifier of CFB Greenwood is CYZX, and its IATA code is YZX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is CFB Greenwood above sea level?
CFB Greenwood sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is CFB Greenwood located?
The airport lies at 44.9844, -64.9169 — in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport, about 84 km away.
Does CYZX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYZX 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 CFB Greenwood?
CFB Greenwood has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,000 ft (2438 m) with a ASP surface.