Kelsey Airport (CZEE)
Medium airport · Kelsey, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Kelsey Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CZEE |
| IATA | KES |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°2'15" W 96°30'35" 56.03750, -96.50970 |
| Location | Kelsey, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,590 ft (789 m) | 75 ft | GRAVEL | No |
Kelsey Airport at a glance
Kelsey Airport is a medium airport in Kelsey, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as KES. The field elevation of 600 ft (183 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CZEE 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, 12/30, offers 2,590 ft (789 m) of gravel surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CZEE 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 Kelsey Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pikwitonei Airport | CZMN | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Thompson Airport | CYTH | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Thicket Portage Airport | CZLQ | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Jenpeg Airport | CZJG | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Leaf Rapids Airport | CYLR | 221 km (119 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kelsey Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 600 ft field elevation of Kelsey 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 Kelsey Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kelsey Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kelsey Airport is CZEE, and its IATA code is KES. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kelsey Airport above sea level?
Kelsey Airport sits at an elevation of 600 feet (183 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kelsey Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.0375, -96.5097 — in Kelsey, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pikwitonei Airport, about 65 km away.
Does CZEE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CZEE 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 Kelsey Airport?
Kelsey Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 2,590 ft (789 m) with a GRAVEL surface.