Shuswap Regional Airport (CZAM)
Medium airport · Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Shuswap Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CZAM |
| IATA | YSN |
| Elevation | 1,751 ft (534 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°40'58" W 119°13'44" 50.68280, -119.22900 |
| Location | Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,260 ft (1298 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Shuswap Regional Airport at a glance
Shuswap Regional Airport is a medium airport in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YSN. The field elevation of 1,751 ft (534 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CZAM 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, 14/32, offers 4,260 ft (1298 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CZAM 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 Shuswap Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon Regional Airport | CYVK | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Revelstoke Airport | CYRV | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Kelowna International Airport | CYLW | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport | CYKA | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Penticton Airport | CYYF | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shuswap Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,751 ft field elevation of Shuswap Regional 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 Shuswap Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shuswap Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shuswap Regional Airport is CZAM, and its IATA code is YSN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shuswap Regional Airport above sea level?
Shuswap Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,751 feet (534 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shuswap Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.6828, -119.2290 — in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vernon Regional Airport, about 49 km away.
Does CZAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CZAM 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 Shuswap Regional Airport?
Shuswap Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,260 ft (1298 m) with a ASP surface.