Faro Airport (CZFA)
Medium airport · Faro, Yukon, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Faro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CZFA |
| IATA | ZFA |
| Elevation | 2,351 ft (717 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°12'27" W 133°22'34" 62.20750, -133.37601 |
| Location | Faro, Yukon, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | GVL | Yes |
Faro Airport at a glance
Faro Airport is a medium airport in Faro, Yukon, Canada, known to airline systems as ZFA. The field elevation of 2,351 ft (717 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CZFA 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 4,000 ft (1219 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 CZFA 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 Faro Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ross River Airport | CYDM | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport | CYXY | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Mayo Airport | CYMA | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Teslin Airport | CYZW | 229 km (124 NM) |
| Haines Junction Airport | CYHT | 272 km (147 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Faro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,351 ft field elevation of Faro 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 Faro Airport
What is the ICAO code of Faro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Faro Airport is CZFA, and its IATA code is ZFA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Faro Airport above sea level?
Faro Airport sits at an elevation of 2,351 feet (717 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Faro Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.2075, -133.3760 — in Faro, Yukon, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ross River Airport, about 56 km away.
Does CZFA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CZFA 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 Faro Airport?
Faro Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a GVL surface.