Airports / Canada / YZP
Sandspit Airport.
Sandspit, Canada · 21 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
35 ratings
0
Operators based
21
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#77 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 35 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
48 nm
To the nearest alternate
Masset Airport (ZMT).
Overview
Sandspit Airport (CYZP / YZP) is a mid-sized airport serving Sandspit, Canada. Field elevation is 21 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list YZP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Masset Airport (ZMT, 48 nm), Prince Rupert Airport (YPR, 79 nm), and Annette Island Airport (ANN, 107 nm). The field has a single 5,120-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from YZP are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Queen Charlotte Islands and Haida Gwaii. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from YZP to plan your flight.
Run an FBO at CYZP? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
CYZP
IATA
YZP
FAA / Local
CYZP
Elevation
21 ft
Coordinates
53.2543° N · 131.8140° 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 21 ft, YZP sits lower than 98% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,120 ft
- 13/315,120 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,120 ft
YZP's 5,120 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
- 48nmZMTMasset AirportMasset
- 79nmYPRPrince Rupert AirportPrince Rupert
- 107nmANNAnnette Island AirportMetlakatla
- 113nmMTMMetlakatla Seaplane BaseMetlakatla
- 122nmHYGHydaburg Seaplane BaseHydaburg
- 126nmWFBKetchikan Harbor Seaplane BaseKetchikan
Location
Open the full mapCYZP · Sandspit Airport · Sandspit, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YZP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 503 nm | 1h 34m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 754 nm | 2h 9m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,014 nm | 2h 45m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,017 nm | 2h 46m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,097 nm | 2h 57m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,246 nm | 3h 18m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,276 nm | 3h 22m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,303 nm | 3h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YZP?
- Sandspit Airport's longest paved runway is 5,120 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 YZP?
- Sandspit Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,120 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YZP?
- The closest alternate is Masset Airport (ZMT), about 48 nm away, followed by Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) at 79 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YZP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 34m (503 nm), Anchorage about 2h 9m (754 nm), Jackson Hole about 2h 45m (1,014 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.