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Airports / Canada / YAA
Medium airport · YAA
Anahim Lake Airport.
Anahim Lake, Canada · 3,635 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
11 ratings
0
Operators based
3,635
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Anahim Lake, CanadaELEV 3,635 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.7
Google rating
11
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3,635
Field elevation
feet above sea level
47
Nearest alternate
nm to QBC
Field standing
#42 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 11 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
47 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bella Coola Airport (QBC).
Overview
Anahim Lake Airport (CAJ4 / YAA) is a mid-sized airport serving Anahim Lake, Canada. The field lies at an elevation of 3,635 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
YAA has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Bella Coola Airport (QBC, 47 nm), Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL, 106 nm), and Quesnel Airport (YQZ, 107 nm). YAA offers a single 3,930-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of YAA vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as AJ4. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from YAA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There is wi-fi, two washrooms with access for disabled people, and a small shelf with some snacks and other basics.”
Alessandro Salaris5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
CAJ4
IATA
YAA
FAA / Local
CAJ4
Elevation
3,635 ft
Coordinates
52.4515° N · 125.3038° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 3,635 ft, YAA sits higher than 99% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,930 ft
- 13/313,930 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,930 ft
YAA's 3,930 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 47nmQBCBella Coola AirportBella Coola
- 106nmZELBella Bella (Campbell Island) AirportBella Bella
- 107nmYQZQuesnel AirportQuesnel
- 118nmYPZBurns Lake AirportBurns Lake
- 120nmYWLWilliams Lake AirportWilliams Lake
- 128nmYXSPrince George (International) AirportPrince George
Location
Open the full mapCAJ4 · Anahim Lake Airport · Anahim Lake, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YAA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 322 nm | 1h 9m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 787 nm | 2h 14m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 887 nm | 2h 28m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 899 nm | 2h 29m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 957 nm | 2h 38m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,073 nm | 2h 54m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,080 nm | 2h 55m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,101 nm | 2h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YAA?
- Anahim Lake Airport's longest paved runway is 3,930 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YAA?
- Anahim Lake Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,930 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to YAA?
- The closest alternate is Bella Coola Airport (QBC), about 47 nm away, followed by Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL) at 106 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YAA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 9m (322 nm), Jackson Hole about 2h 14m (787 nm), Salt Lake City about 2h 28m (887 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.