Ignace Municipal Airport (CZUC)
Medium airport · Ignace, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Ignace Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CZUC |
| IATA | ZUC |
| Elevation | 1,435 ft (437 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°25'42" W 91°43'14" 49.42820, -91.72042 |
| Location | Ignace, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,512 ft (1070 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ignace Municipal Airport at a glance
Ignace Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Ignace, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as ZUC. The field elevation of 1,435 ft (437 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CZUC 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 3,512 ft (1070 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CZUC 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 Ignace Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atikokan Municipal Airport | CYIB | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Sioux Lookout Airport | CYXL | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Dryden Regional Airport | CYHD | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Fort Frances Municipal Airport | CYAG | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Falls International Airport | KINL | 156 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ignace Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,435 ft field elevation of Ignace Municipal 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 Ignace Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ignace Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ignace Municipal Airport is CZUC, and its IATA code is ZUC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ignace Municipal Airport above sea level?
Ignace Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,435 feet (437 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ignace Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.4282, -91.7204 — in Ignace, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Atikokan Municipal Airport, about 73 km away.
Does CZUC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CZUC 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 Ignace Municipal Airport?
Ignace Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 3,512 ft (1070 m) with a ASP surface.