Wawa Airport — Wawa, Canada
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Distance & flight time from YXZ
Wawa Airport
Wawa Airport (YXZ) serves the small township of Wawa in northern Ontario, a community best known for its giant Canada goose statue along the Trans-Canada Highway. The airport provides general aviation services, air ambulance access, and limited charter flights supporting the surrounding wilderness tourism and mining industries. Wawa's location near Lake Superior makes YXZ a useful stop for pilots and outdoor enthusiasts exploring the rugged Algoma region. Though traffic volumes remain modest, the airport is an important local asset, ensuring residents of this remote northern Ontario town retain air access during winter months when highway conditions can become hazardous.
Runways at Wawa Airport (YXZ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4429 ft (1350 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Wawa Airport (YXZ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR | TORONTO CNTR | 124.075 MHz |
| RCO | LONDON RDO | 126.7 MHz |
| UNIC | ATF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Wawa Airport (YXZ)
- Chapleau Airport (YLD) — 108.6 km (67.5 mi)
- Hornepayne Municipal Airport (YHN) — 136.4 km (84.8 mi)
- Marathon Airport (YSP) — 144.7 km (89.9 mi)
- Manitouwadge Airport (YMG) — 147.3 km (91.5 mi)
- Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) — 166.3 km (103.3 mi)
- Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) — 193.3 km (120.1 mi)
- Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport (YHF) — 210.3 km (130.7 mi)
- Kapuskasing Airport (YYU) — 233.9 km (145.3 mi)
Wawa Airport (YXZ) supports northern Ontario's Wawa community with general aviation, medevac, and charter access near Lake Superior's rugged Algoma wilderness.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Wawa Airport?
The IATA code for Wawa Airport is YXZ.
What is the ICAO code for Wawa Airport?
The ICAO code for Wawa Airport is CYXZ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.