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Quesnel Airport

IATA YQZICAO CYQZ🇨🇦 Quesnel
Coordinates
53.0261°N, 122.5100°W
Elevation
1,789 ft (545 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
16.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:16
Sunrise
05:03
Sunset
21:30
Civil dusk
22:17

About 16h 26m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Quesnel Airport

Quesnel Airport

Quesnel Airport is on the east side of the Fraser River about 2 nautical miles north of central Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 315,500 ft / 1,676 m200 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GWILLIAMS LAKE RDO122.200 MHz
AWOSAWOS124.400 MHz
RCOWILLIAMS LAKE RDO122.200 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
V324 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V321 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V325 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
QUESNEL, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V298 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
QUESNEL, BC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PRINCE GEORGE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
QUESNEL, BC TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V324 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V321 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V298 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V325 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
QUESNEL CZClass EControlledGND3000 ft GND
QUESNEL, BC CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Quesnel Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Quesnel Airport?

The ICAO code for Quesnel Airport is CYQZ, and its IATA code is YQZ.

Where is Quesnel Airport located?

Quesnel Airport is medium airport located in Quesnel, Canada, at an elevation of 1,789 ft (545 m).

How many runways does Quesnel Airport have?

Quesnel Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,500 ft / 1,676 m.

Which airlines fly to Quesnel Airport?

Airlines historically serving Quesnel Airport include Air Canada (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Quesnel Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Quesnel Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Quesnel Airport in?

Quesnel Airport is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Quesnel Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Quesnel Airport is approximately 16.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Quesnel Airport?

The nearest airport to Quesnel Airport is Castle Rock Airport (CA-0936), about 31 nm to the s, followed by Nazko Airfield and Likely Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Quesnel Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.