Burns Lake Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Burns Lake, Canada. Its IATA code is YPZ and its ICAO code is CYPZ. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,343 ft (714 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) long. Local time follows the America/Vancouver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YPZ
- ICAO code
- CYPZ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,343 ft (714 m)
- Coordinates
- 54.3764, -125.9510
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Burns Lake Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YYD Smithers Airport | Smithers, Canada | 94 km · 58 mi |
| YXT Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat | Terrace, Canada | 170 km · 106 mi |
| YAA Anahim Lake Airport | Anahim Lake, Canada | 218 km · 135 mi |
| YXS Prince George (International) Airport | Prince George, Canada | 221 km · 137 mi |
| QBC Bella Coola Airport | Bella Coola, Canada | 225 km · 140 mi |
| YQZ Quesnel Airport | Quesnel, Canada | 272 km · 169 mi |
| ZEL Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport | Bella Bella, Canada | 284 km · 176 mi |
| YWL Williams Lake Airport | Williams Lake, Canada | 356 km · 221 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YPZ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,347 | 1,459 | 1,267 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,956 | 2,458 | 2,136 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,095 | 2,544 | 2,211 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,503 | 2,798 | 2,432 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,123 | 4,426 | 3,846 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,209 | 4,480 | 3,893 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,554 | 4,694 | 4,079 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,657 | 4,758 | 4,135 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,947 | 4,938 | 4,291 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,109 | 5,660 | 4,919 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,532 | 6,544 | 5,687 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,160 | 6,935 | 6,026 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,458 | 7,120 | 6,187 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,324 | 7,658 | 6,654 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,587 | 7,821 | 6,797 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,233 | 10,086 | 8,765 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | Burns Lake Traffic, 5nm below 5400ASL | 122.700 |
| LWIS | Limited Weather Information System | 122.950 |
| PAL | Vancouver Control | 123.875 |
| PAL | Vancouver Control | 132.525 |
| RCO | Pacific Radio (FISE) | 123.375 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Burns Lake Airport?
The IATA code of Burns Lake Airport is YPZ and its ICAO code is CYPZ.
Where is Burns Lake Airport located?
Burns Lake Airport is in Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada, at 54.3764, -125.9510.
What time zone is Burns Lake Airport in?
Burns Lake Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Vancouver. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Burns Lake Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Burns Lake Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Smithers Airport (YYD), about 94 km (58 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.