Sandy Lake Airport (CZSJ)
Medium airport · Sandy Lake, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Sandy Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CZSJ |
| IATA | ZSJ |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°3'51" W 93°20'40" 53.06420, -93.34440 |
| Location | Sandy Lake, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,500 ft (1067 m) | 100 ft | GRVL | No |
Sandy Lake Airport at a glance
Sandy Lake Airport is a medium airport in Sandy Lake, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as ZSJ. The field elevation of 951 ft (290 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CZSJ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 3,500 ft (1067 m) of grvl surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CZSJ 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 Sandy Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Island Lake Airport | CYIV | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Red Lake Airport | CYRL | 224 km (121 NM) |
| Pickle Lake Airport | CYPL | 279 km (151 NM) |
| Kasabonika Airport | CYAQ | 317 km (171 NM) |
| Sioux Lookout Airport | CYXL | 343 km (185 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sandy Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 951 ft field elevation of Sandy Lake 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 Sandy Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sandy Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sandy Lake Airport is CZSJ, and its IATA code is ZSJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sandy Lake Airport above sea level?
Sandy Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 951 feet (290 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sandy Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.0642, -93.3444 — in Sandy Lake, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Island Lake Airport, about 124 km away.
Does CZSJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CZSJ 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 Sandy Lake Airport?
Sandy Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 3,500 ft (1067 m) with a GRVL surface.