Chris Hadfield Airport — Sarnia, Canada

Chris Hadfield Airport, identified by IATA code YZR, serves Sarnia, Ontario, and was renamed in honor of the celebrated Canadian astronaut who became the first Canadian to command the International Space Station. Located near Lake Huron in southwestern Ontario, the airport handles scheduled passenger flights, general aviation, and cargo operations for the Sarnia-Lambton region. Its renaming reflects local pride in Hadfield's achievements and Canada's broader contributions to space exploration. YZR features paved runways capable of accommodating regional jets, connecting Sarnia's petrochemical industry workforce and residents to larger Canadian cities such as Toronto for onward travel.