Slave Lake Airport — Slave Lake, Canada

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Searching for an airport code near Slave Lake? Slave Lake Airport is identified as YZH (ICAO: CYZH).

Distance & flight time from YZH

Slave Lake Airport

YZH is the IATA code for Slave Lake Airport, a small regional facility serving Slave Lake, Alberta, in the province's Lesser Slave Lake region. The airport supports general aviation, charter flights, and forestry-related air operations, including aerial firefighting during Alberta's wildfire season. With a single paved runway, YZH primarily accommodates light aircraft and turboprops rather than commercial jet traffic. It serves as an important link for the surrounding rural and Indigenous communities, providing access to medevac services and connections to larger hubs like Edmonton. YZH's role expands considerably each summer when it becomes a staging point for provincial wildfire suppression crews.

Runways at Slave Lake Airport (YZH)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
10/285561 ft (1695 m)100 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Slave Lake Airport (YZH)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATFATF123.2 MHz
CNTREDMONTON CNTR127.825 MHz
RCOEDMONTON RDO122.1 MHz

Airports near Slave Lake Airport (YZH)

YZH, Slave Lake Airport in Alberta, Canada, is a key regional aviation hub supporting forestry, firefighting, and medevac flights near Lesser Slave Lake.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Slave Lake Airport?

The IATA code for Slave Lake Airport is YZH.

What is the ICAO code for Slave Lake Airport?

The ICAO code for Slave Lake Airport is CYZH. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.