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Sandspit Airport

IATA YZPICAO CYZP🇨🇦 Sandspit
Coordinates
53.2543°N, 131.8140°W
Elevation
21 ft (6 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
16.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:51
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
22:08
Civil dusk
22:56

About 16h 29m 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 Sandspit Airport

Sandspit Airport

K'il Kun Xidgwangs Daanaay, formerly known as Sandspit Airport, is located 1.5 nautical miles northeast of Sandspit, 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 / 315,120 ft / 1,561 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GTERRACE RDO122.300 MHz
AWOSAWOS122.550 MHz
CNTRVANCOUVER CNTR133.400 MHz
RCOPACIFIC RDO126.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
V317 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SANDSPIT, BC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V317 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T664 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V440 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V368 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V440 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SANDSPIT, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V317 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
SANDSPIT, BC TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass 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 Sandspit Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sandspit Airport?

The ICAO code for Sandspit Airport is CYZP, and its IATA code is YZP.

Where is Sandspit Airport located?

Sandspit Airport is medium airport located in Sandspit, Canada, at an elevation of 21 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Sandspit Airport have?

Sandspit Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,120 ft / 1,561 m.

Which airlines fly to Sandspit Airport?

Airlines historically serving Sandspit Airport include Air Canada (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Sandspit Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Sandspit Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Sandspit Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sandspit Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sandspit Airport is approximately 16.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sandspit Airport?

The nearest airport to Sandspit Airport is Masset Airport (ZMT), about 47.7 nm to the nnw, followed by Prince Rupert Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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