Thicket Portage Airport (CZLQ)
Medium airport · Thicket Portage, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Thicket Portage Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CZLQ |
| IATA | YTD |
| Elevation | 678 ft (207 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°19'8" W 97°42'28" 55.31890, -97.70780 |
| Location | Thicket Portage, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,220 ft (677 m) | 75 ft | CRUSHED ROCK | No |
Thicket Portage Airport at a glance
Thicket Portage Airport is a medium airport in Thicket Portage, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as YTD. The field elevation of 678 ft (207 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CZLQ 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 2,220 ft (677 m) of crushed rock 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 CZLQ 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 Thicket Portage 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 | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Thompson Airport | CYTH | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Jenpeg Airport | CZJG | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Kelsey Airport | CZEE | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Leaf Rapids Airport | CYLR | 194 km (105 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Thicket Portage Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 678 ft field elevation of Thicket Portage 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 Thicket Portage Airport
What is the ICAO code of Thicket Portage Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Thicket Portage Airport is CZLQ, and its IATA code is YTD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Thicket Portage Airport above sea level?
Thicket Portage Airport sits at an elevation of 678 feet (207 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Thicket Portage Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.3189, -97.7078 — in Thicket Portage, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pikwitonei Airport, about 46 km away.
Does CZLQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CZLQ 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 Thicket Portage Airport?
Thicket Portage Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 2,220 ft (677 m) with a CRUSHED ROCK surface.