Sandspit Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Sandspit, Canada. Its IATA code is YZP and its ICAO code is CYZP. The airport lies at an elevation of 21 ft (6 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 5,120 ft (1,561 m) long. Local time follows the America/Vancouver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YZP
- ICAO code
- CYZP
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 21 ft (6 m)
- Coordinates
- 53.2543, -131.8140
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,120 ft · 1,561 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sandspit Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ZMT Masset Airport | Masset, Canada | 88 km · 55 mi |
| YPR Prince Rupert Airport | Prince Rupert, Canada | 146 km · 91 mi |
| KTN Ketchikan International Airport | Ketchikan, United States | 234 km · 145 mi |
| YXT Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat | Terrace, Canada | 252 km · 157 mi |
| KLW Klawock Airport | Klawock, United States | 271 km · 168 mi |
| ZEL Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport | Bella Bella, Canada | 273 km · 170 mi |
| YYD Smithers Airport | Smithers, Canada | 349 km · 217 mi |
| WRG Wrangell Airport | Wrangell, United States | 361 km · 224 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YZP. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,394 | 1,488 | 1,293 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,296 | 2,670 | 2,320 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,486 | 2,787 | 2,422 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,689 | 2,914 | 2,532 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,822 | 4,239 | 3,683 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,520 | 4,673 | 4,060 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,747 | 4,814 | 4,183 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,862 | 4,885 | 4,245 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,945 | 4,937 | 4,290 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,340 | 5,803 | 5,043 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,498 | 6,523 | 5,669 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,258 | 6,996 | 6,079 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,776 | 7,317 | 6,359 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,064 | 7,496 | 6,514 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,190 | 7,574 | 6,582 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,577 | 10,301 | 8,951 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | TERRACE RDO | 122.300 |
| AWOS | AWOS | 122.550 |
| CNTR | VANCOUVER CNTR | 133.400 |
| RCO | PACIFIC RDO | 126.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sandspit Airport?
The IATA code of Sandspit Airport is YZP and its ICAO code is CYZP.
Where is Sandspit Airport located?
Sandspit Airport is in Sandspit, British Columbia, Canada, at 53.2543, -131.8140.
What time zone is Sandspit Airport in?
Sandspit 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 Sandspit Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 5,120 ft (1,561 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sandspit Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Masset Airport (ZMT), about 88 km (55 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.