Mackenzie Airport (CYZY), British Columbia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Mackenzie Airport (CYZY) is a British Columbia airfield serving the town of Mackenzie at an elevation of 2,264 feet, with a single paved runway handling light business aviation traffic. Cross-border traffic at CYZY is tracked by the FAA as northbound or southbound flow rather than as a measure of total airport activity, and the nearest customs facility is located at CYXS. Operators working this region typically use CYZY alongside nearby fields such as Chetwynd, Hudson's Hope, and Fort St James for regional coverage.
Runways
Mackenzie Airport has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,033 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
Mackenzie Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Prince George (international) Airport (CYXS), 86 NM away.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Mackenzie Airport recorded 73 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February. Cross-border business aviation traffic at CYZY, as tracked by the FAA, is concentrated in the winter months of January, February, and November, with lighter activity through the spring and fall.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 11 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Climate
Mackenzie Airport averages 1.6 days above 90°F in July and 30.1 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 72.3°F, and January the coldest, at 21.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Alternates
Mackenzie Airport has five alternates within 81 NM. The nearest alternate is Chetwynd Airport (CYCQ), 56.33 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CYZY
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at CYZY?
Mackenzie Airport (CYZY) has a single paved runway, designated 17/35, measuring 5,033 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the field, so all fixed-wing traffic uses this strip regardless of wind direction. Operators should confirm current runway condition reports before planning operations, particularly given the winter weather typical of the region.
How far is customs clearance from Mackenzie Airport?
Mackenzie Airport (CYZY) does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at CYXS, located approximately 86.41 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from outside Canada should plan their customs clearance stop accordingly before or after operating into CYZY.
What is the elevation at CYZY?
CYZY sits at a field elevation of 2,264 feet. This elevation, combined with the region's cold winter temperatures, is a relevant factor for performance planning, particularly for departures in colder months when density altitude effects are less pronounced but icing and runway surface conditions become more significant considerations.
What winter temperatures should operators expect at Mackenzie Airport?
Mackenzie Airport (CYZY) experiences sustained cold conditions in winter, with average high temperatures around 21 to 27 degrees Fahrenheit in January and February. Days below freezing are frequent, averaging near 30 days in January and December according to climate data. Operators should plan for cold-weather procedures including engine preheating and anti-icing during these months.