Eastmain River Airport is a small airport serving Eastmain River, Canada. Its IATA code is ZEM and its ICAO code is CZEM. The airport lies at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 3,512 ft (1,070 m) long. Local time follows the America/Toronto time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ZEM
- ICAO code
- CZEM
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 24 ft (7 m)
- Coordinates
- 52.2264, -78.5225
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,512 ft · 1,070 m | 100 ft · 30 m | GRAVEL | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Eastmain River Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YKQ Waskaganish Airport | Waskaganish, Canada | 85 km · 53 mi |
| YNC Wemindji Airport | Wemindji, Canada | 90 km · 56 mi |
| YGL La Grande Rivière Airport | La Grande Rivière, Canada | 165 km · 103 mi |
| YNS Nemiscau Airport | Nemiscau, Canada | 174 km · 108 mi |
| YMO Moosonee Airport | Moosonee, Canada | 177 km · 110 mi |
| YKU Chisasibi Airport | Chisasibi, Canada | 178 km · 111 mi |
| ZKE Kashechewan Airport | Kashechewan, Canada | 215 km · 134 mi |
| YFA Fort Albany Airport | Fort Albany, Canada | 216 km · 134 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ZEM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,338 | 831 | 722 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,121 | 1,318 | 1,145 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,755 | 2,333 | 2,028 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,058 | 2,522 | 2,191 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,092 | 3,164 | 2,749 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,424 | 3,370 | 2,929 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,700 | 3,542 | 3,078 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,491 | 4,654 | 4,045 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,971 | 5,574 | 4,844 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,571 | 5,947 | 5,168 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,648 | 5,995 | 5,209 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,307 | 6,404 | 5,565 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,724 | 6,664 | 5,790 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,394 | 8,323 | 7,232 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,053 | 8,732 | 7,588 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,607 | 9,698 | 8,427 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Eastmain River Airport?
The IATA code of Eastmain River Airport is ZEM and its ICAO code is CZEM.
Where is Eastmain River Airport located?
Eastmain River Airport is in Eastmain River, Quebec, Canada, at 52.2264, -78.5225.
What time zone is Eastmain River Airport in?
Eastmain River Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Eastmain River Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 3,512 ft (1,070 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Eastmain River Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Waskaganish Airport (YKQ), about 85 km (53 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.