Airports / Canada / CYZY
Mackenzie Airport.
Mackenzie, Canada · 2,264 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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8 ratings
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Operators based
2,264
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chetwynd Airport (YCQ).
Overview
Mackenzie Airport, listed as CYZY, is a mid-sized airport in Mackenzie, Canada. The field lies at an elevation of 2,264 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
CYZY has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Chetwynd Airport (YCQ, 56 nm), Prince George (International) Airport (YXS, 86 nm), and Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ, 99 nm). CYZY offers a single 5,033-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of CYZY vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as YZY. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from CYZY, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYZY
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
CYZY
Elevation
2,264 ft
Coordinates
55.2978° N · 123.1339° 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 2,264 ft, CYZY sits higher than 90% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,033 ft
- 17/355,033 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,033 ft
CYZY's 5,033 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.
- 56nmYCQChetwynd AirportChetwynd
- 86nmYXSPrince George (International) AirportPrince George
- 99nmYXJFort St John / North Peace Regional AirportFort Saint John
- 104nmYDQDawson Creek AirportDawson Creek
- 112nmYPZBurns Lake AirportBurns Lake
- 138nmYQZQuesnel AirportQuesnel
Location
Open the full mapCYZY · Mackenzie Airport · Mackenzie, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CYZY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 472 nm | 1h 30m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 850 nm | 2h 23m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 911 nm | 2h 31m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 977 nm | 2h 40m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,062 nm | 2h 52m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,141 nm | 3h 3m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,164 nm | 3h 6m |
| Denver (DEN) | 1,183 nm | 3h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CYZY?
- Mackenzie Airport's longest paved runway is 5,033 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 CYZY?
- Mackenzie Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,033 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CYZY?
- The closest alternate is Chetwynd Airport (YCQ), about 56 nm away, followed by Prince George (International) Airport (YXS) at 86 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CYZY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 30m (472 nm), Jackson Hole about 2h 23m (850 nm), Anchorage about 2h 31m (911 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.