Jenpeg Airport (CZJG)
Medium airport · Jenpeg, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Jenpeg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CZJG |
| IATA | ZJG |
| Elevation | 729 ft (222 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°31'8" W 98°2'46" 54.51890, -98.04610 |
| Location | Jenpeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,800 ft (1158 m) | 100 ft | GRAVEL | No |
Jenpeg Airport at a glance
Jenpeg Airport is a medium airport in Jenpeg, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as ZJG. The field elevation of 729 ft (222 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CZJG 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, 15/33, offers 3,800 ft (1158 m) of gravel surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CZJG 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 Jenpeg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thicket Portage Airport | CZLQ | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Pikwitonei Airport | CZMN | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Thompson Airport | CYTH | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Kelsey Airport | CZEE | 195 km (105 NM) |
| The Pas Airport | CYQD | 207 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jenpeg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 729 ft field elevation of Jenpeg 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 Jenpeg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jenpeg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jenpeg Airport is CZJG, and its IATA code is ZJG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jenpeg Airport above sea level?
Jenpeg Airport sits at an elevation of 729 feet (222 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jenpeg Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.5189, -98.0461 — in Jenpeg, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Thicket Portage Airport, about 92 km away.
Does CZJG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CZJG 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 Jenpeg Airport?
Jenpeg Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 3,800 ft (1158 m) with a GRAVEL surface.