Whitecourt Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Whitecourt, Canada. Its IATA code is YZU and its ICAO code is CYZU. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,567 ft (782 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 5,800 ft (1,768 m) long. Local time follows the America/Edmonton time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YZU
- ICAO code
- CYZU
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,567 ft (782 m)
- Coordinates
- 54.1439, -115.7870
- Time zone
- America/Edmonton
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,800 ft · 1,768 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Whitecourt Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YEG Edmonton International Airport | Edmonton, Canada | 172 km · 107 mi |
| YQU Grande Prairie Airport | Grande Prairie, Canada | 230 km · 143 mi |
| YPE Peace River Airport | Peace River, Canada | 254 km · 158 mi |
| YBY Bonnyville Airport | Bonnyville, Canada | 328 km · 204 mi |
| YYC Calgary International Airport | Calgary, Canada | 357 km · 222 mi |
| YLL Lloydminster Airport | Lloydminster, Canada | 387 km · 240 mi |
| YMM Fort McMurray International Airport | Fort McMurray, Canada | 401 km · 249 mi |
| YOJ High Level Airport | High Level, Canada | 505 km · 314 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YZU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,256 | 1,402 | 1,218 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,344 | 2,078 | 1,806 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,435 | 2,134 | 1,855 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,113 | 2,556 | 2,221 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,833 | 4,246 | 3,689 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,180 | 4,462 | 3,877 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,324 | 4,551 | 3,955 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,712 | 4,792 | 4,164 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,409 | 5,225 | 4,541 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,879 | 5,517 | 4,794 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,736 | 6,671 | 5,797 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,854 | 6,744 | 5,861 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,146 | 6,926 | 6,018 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,846 | 7,982 | 6,936 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,185 | 8,193 | 7,119 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,735 | 9,777 | 8,496 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF WHITECOURT RDO | 122.300 |
| CNTR | EDMONTON CNTR | 132.050 |
| FSS | RDO | 122.300 |
| RCO | EDMONTON RDO | 126.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Whitecourt Airport?
The IATA code of Whitecourt Airport is YZU and its ICAO code is CYZU.
Where is Whitecourt Airport located?
Whitecourt Airport is in Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada, at 54.1439, -115.7870.
What time zone is Whitecourt Airport in?
Whitecourt Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Edmonton. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Whitecourt Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 5,800 ft (1,768 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Whitecourt Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Edmonton International Airport (YEG), about 172 km (107 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.