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Burns Lake Airport

Burns Lake, Canada

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2343 ft

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Location

Burns Lake · BC · Canada

Position

54.376°, -125.951° · 2343 ft elev.

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Remote gateway serving the Burns Lake region of British Columbia.

Location

Burns Lake, Canada

Burns Lake Airport (IATA: YPZ, ICAO: CYPZ) is a small regional airport located near Burns Lake, a town in the Nechako region of north-central British Columbia, Canada. It serves as a vital air link for the surrounding communities, providing access to a remote area where road travel can be lengthy and challenging, particularly in winter months. The airport operates as a certified aerodrome under Transport Canada and primarily supports general aviation, charter flights, and limited scheduled regional service. Its runway and facilities are modest, reflecting the scale of the community it serves.

Terminals

The airport has a small, basic terminal facility consistent with rural Canadian regional airports of its size.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Burns Lake town centre is limited, with private vehicles and taxis being the primary options.

Notable facts

›Burns Lake Airport is designated as a certified aerodrome by Transport Canada.
›The airport serves the Nechako region of north-central British Columbia.
›It primarily supports general aviation and charter operations.
›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 2,343 feet (714 metres) above sea level.
›Burns Lake itself has a population of around 2,000, making this one of Canada's smaller certified airports.

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Encyclopaedia

This is a list of airports in British Columbia. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.

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