Teslin Airport — Teslin, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Teslin Airport (Teslin) is YZW — its ICAO code is CYZW.
Distance & flight time from YZW
Teslin Airport
Teslin Airport, designated YZW, serves the small community of Teslin in southern Yukon, situated along the historic Alaska Highway. The airport provides general aviation access for local residents, including members of the Teslin Tlingit Council, and supports occasional charter and medevac flights. With its gravel or paved short runway, YZW is not designed for large commercial aircraft but instead serves light planes essential to this remote northern territory. Teslin's proximity to Teslin Lake and its Indigenous heritage make the airport a modest but meaningful piece of Yukon's rural aviation network, connecting isolated communities to Whitehorse and beyond.
Runways at Teslin Airport (YZW)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5028 ft (1533 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | GVL |
Radio frequencies for Teslin Airport (YZW)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | MANDATORY FREQ | 122.1 MHz |
| RDO | ARPT RDO | 122.1 MHz |
Airports near Teslin Airport (YZW)
- Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) — 140.6 km (87.4 mi)
- Haines Airport (HNS) — 187.0 km (116.2 mi)
- Ross River Airport (XRR) — 200.6 km (124.6 mi)
- Watson Lake Airport (YQH) — 217.1 km (134.9 mi)
- Juneau International Airport (JNU) — 227.3 km (141.2 mi)
- Faro Airport (ZFA) — 228.8 km (142.2 mi)
- Gustavus Airport (GST) — 257.0 km (159.7 mi)
- Haines Junction Airport (YHT) — 271.9 km (169.0 mi)
YZW, Teslin Airport, serves this Yukon community along the Alaska Highway, supporting local Tlingit residents with general aviation and medevac access.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Teslin Airport?
The IATA code for Teslin Airport is YZW.
What is the ICAO code for Teslin Airport?
The ICAO code for Teslin Airport is CYZW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.