Slave Lake Airport — Slave Lake, Canada
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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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5561 ft (1695 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Slave Lake Airport (YZH)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | ATF | 123.2 MHz |
| CNTR | EDMONTON CNTR | 127.825 MHz |
| RCO | EDMONTON RDO | 122.1 MHz |
Airports near Slave Lake Airport (YZH)
- Whitecourt Airport (YZU) — 143.3 km (89.0 mi)
- Peace River Airport (YPE) — 196.7 km (122.2 mi)
- Edson Airport (YET) — 219.6 km (136.5 mi)
- Edmonton International Airport (YEG) — 233.8 km (145.3 mi)
- Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) — 260.7 km (162.0 mi)
- Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) — 267.9 km (166.5 mi)
- Bonnyville Airport (YBY) — 280.9 km (174.5 mi)
- CFB Cold Lake (YOD) — 304.4 km (189.1 mi)
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.