Mackenzie Airport (CYZY)
Medium airport · Mackenzie, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Mackenzie Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYZY |
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°17'52" W 123°8'2" 55.29779, -123.13391 |
| Location | Mackenzie, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,033 ft (1534 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mackenzie Airport at a glance
Mackenzie Airport is a medium airport in Mackenzie, British Columbia, Canada. The field elevation of 2,264 ft (690 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYZY 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, 17/35, offers 5,033 ft (1534 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYZY 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 Mackenzie Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chetwynd Airport | CYCQ | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Prince George (International) Airport | CYXS | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport | CYXJ | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Dawson Creek Airport | CYDQ | 192 km (104 NM) |
| Burns Lake Airport | CYPZ | 207 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mackenzie Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,264 ft field elevation of Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mackenzie Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mackenzie Airport is CYZY, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mackenzie Airport above sea level?
Mackenzie Airport sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet (690 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mackenzie Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.2978, -123.1339 — in Mackenzie, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chetwynd Airport, about 104 km away.
Does CYZY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYZY 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 Mackenzie Airport?
Mackenzie Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,033 ft (1534 m) with a ASP surface.