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Medium airport

Chris Hadfield Airport

IATA YZRICAO CYZR🇨🇦 Sarnia
Coordinates
42.9994°N, 82.3089°W
Elevation
594 ft (181 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-ON
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
8.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:32
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
21:06
Civil dusk
21:40

About 15h 0m 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 Chris Hadfield Airport

Chris Hadfield Airport

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

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

Live weather

CYZR

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 335,100 ft / 1,554 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
06 / 242,989 ft / 911 m75 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATFATF123.000 MHz
AWOSAWOS118.375 MHz
CNTRTORONTO CNTR134.375 MHz
RDOLONDON RDO126.700 MHz

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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T608 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SARNIA , ON TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T781 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T608 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T781 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
SARNIA CZClass EControlledGND3000 ft GND
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled2500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled6500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
SARNIA , ON TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle604 ft
Obstacle584 ft
Obstacle600 ft
Obstacle610 ft
Obstacle650 ft
Obstacle630 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chris Hadfield Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Chris Hadfield Airport?

The ICAO code for Chris Hadfield Airport is CYZR, and its IATA code is YZR.

Where is Chris Hadfield Airport located?

Chris Hadfield Airport is medium airport located in Sarnia, Canada, at an elevation of 594 ft (181 m).

How many runways does Chris Hadfield Airport have?

Chris Hadfield Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,100 ft / 1,554 m.

Which airlines fly to Chris Hadfield Airport?

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

How many destinations are served from Chris Hadfield Airport?

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

What time zone is Chris Hadfield Airport in?

Chris Hadfield Airport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Chris Hadfield Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chris Hadfield Airport is approximately 8.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chris Hadfield Airport?

The nearest airport to Chris Hadfield Airport is Butler Airfield (CBA7), about 6.7 nm to the se, followed by Reeces Corners Airport and Colinville Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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