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Port Hardy Airport

IATA YZTICAO CYZT🇨🇦 Port Hardy
Coordinates
50.6806°N, 127.3670°W
Elevation
71 ft (22 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
16.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
20:23
Civil dusk
20:57

About 13h 43m 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 Port Hardy Airport

Port Hardy Airport is located 5.2 nautical miles southeast of Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 295,000 ft / 1,524 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
08 / 264,000 ft / 1,219 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
16 / 34▸ displaced4,000 ft / 1,219 m150 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GMF HARDY RDO122.200 MHz
CNTRVANCOUVER CNTR132.200 MHz
RCOPACIFIC RDO126.700 MHz
RDORDO122.200 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
V440 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PORT HARDY, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V317 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PORT HARDY, BC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V347 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PORT HARDY, BC TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V347 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
PORT HARDY, BC CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 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.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: ESE (from about 112.5°), on 17% of observations, averaging 14 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan69%-1,147 ft
Feb65%-1,389 ft
Mar72%-1,162 ft
Apr80%-983 ft
May76%-644 ft
Jun72%-387 ft
Jul64%-224 ft
Aug56%-150 ft
Sep59%-286 ft
Oct67%-692 ft
Nov69%-996 ft
Dec65%-1,060 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,389-150 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Port Hardy Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Port Hardy Airport?

The ICAO code for Port Hardy Airport is CYZT, and its IATA code is YZT.

Where is Port Hardy Airport located?

Port Hardy Airport is medium airport located in Port Hardy, Canada, at an elevation of 71 ft (22 m).

How many runways does Port Hardy Airport have?

Port Hardy Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

Which airlines fly to Port Hardy Airport?

Airlines historically serving Port Hardy Airport include Pacific Coastal Airline (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Port Hardy Airport?

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

What time zone is Port Hardy Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Port Hardy Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Port Hardy 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 Port Hardy Airport?

The nearest airport to Port Hardy Airport is Port McNeill Airport (YMP), about 14.4 nm to the ese, followed by Alert Bay Airport and Rivers Inlet Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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