Quesnel Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Quesnel, Canada. Its IATA code is YQZ and its ICAO code is CYQZ. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,789 ft (545 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 5,500 ft (1,676 m) long. Local time follows the America/Vancouver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YQZ
- ICAO code
- CYQZ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,789 ft (545 m)
- Coordinates
- 53.0261, -122.5100
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,500 ft · 1,676 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Quesnel Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YXS Prince George (International) Airport | Prince George, Canada | 96 km · 60 mi |
| YWL Williams Lake Airport | Williams Lake, Canada | 99 km · 62 mi |
| YAA Anahim Lake Airport | Anahim Lake, Canada | 199 km · 124 mi |
| YPZ Burns Lake Airport | Burns Lake, Canada | 272 km · 169 mi |
| QBC Bella Coola Airport | Bella Coola, Canada | 284 km · 176 mi |
| YKA Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport | Kamloops, Canada | 295 km · 183 mi |
| YQU Grande Prairie Airport | Grande Prairie, Canada | 336 km · 209 mi |
| YYD Smithers Airport | Smithers, Canada | 365 km · 227 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YQZ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,147 | 1,334 | 1,159 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,693 | 2,294 | 1,994 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,867 | 2,403 | 2,088 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,244 | 2,637 | 2,292 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,203 | 4,476 | 3,889 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,393 | 4,594 | 3,992 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,549 | 4,691 | 4,076 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,672 | 4,767 | 4,143 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,212 | 5,103 | 4,434 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,172 | 5,699 | 4,953 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,747 | 6,678 | 5,803 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,190 | 6,953 | 6,042 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,309 | 7,027 | 6,106 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,595 | 7,826 | 6,801 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,727 | 7,908 | 6,872 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,167 | 10,046 | 8,730 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | WILLIAMS LAKE RDO | 122.200 |
| AWOS | AWOS | 124.400 |
| RCO | WILLIAMS LAKE RDO | 122.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Quesnel Airport?
The IATA code of Quesnel Airport is YQZ and its ICAO code is CYQZ.
Where is Quesnel Airport located?
Quesnel Airport is in Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada, at 53.0261, -122.5100.
What time zone is Quesnel Airport in?
Quesnel 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 Quesnel Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 5,500 ft (1,676 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Quesnel Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Prince George (International) Airport (YXS), about 96 km (60 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.