Pikwitonei Airport (CZMN)
Medium airport · Pikwitonei, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Pikwitonei Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CZMN |
| IATA | PIW |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°35'20" W 97°9'51" 55.58890, -97.16420 |
| Location | Pikwitonei, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,200 ft (671 m) | 75 ft | CRUSHED ROCK | No |
Pikwitonei Airport at a glance
Pikwitonei Airport is a medium airport in Pikwitonei, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as PIW. The field elevation of 630 ft (192 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CZMN 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, 05/23, offers 2,200 ft (671 m) of crushed rock surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CZMN 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 Pikwitonei 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 | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Thompson Airport | CYTH | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Kelsey Airport | CZEE | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Jenpeg Airport | CZJG | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Leaf Rapids Airport | CYLR | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pikwitonei Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 630 ft field elevation of Pikwitonei 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 Pikwitonei Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pikwitonei Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pikwitonei Airport is CZMN, and its IATA code is PIW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pikwitonei Airport above sea level?
Pikwitonei Airport sits at an elevation of 630 feet (192 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pikwitonei Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.5889, -97.1642 — in Pikwitonei, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Thicket Portage Airport, about 46 km away.
Does CZMN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CZMN 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 Pikwitonei Airport?
Pikwitonei Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 2,200 ft (671 m) with a CRUSHED ROCK surface.