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CYQZ

Quesnel Airport · Quesnel

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,789 ft / 545 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 122.20 MHz (WILLIAMS LAKE RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13/31 · 5,500 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Quesnel Airport (CYQZ), located in Quesnel, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,789 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Quesnel Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYQZ / YQZ
Municipality
Quesnel
Country
Region
CA-BC — British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,789 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,500 ft / 1,676 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 150° / 330°
RWY 13 (150°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (330°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G WILLIAMS LAKE RDO
122.20 MHz
AWOS AWOS
124.40 MHz
RCO WILLIAMS LAKE RDO
122.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYXS
Prince George Airport
96 km / 52 nm
CYWL
Williams Lake Airport
99 km / 53 nm
CAJ4
Anahim Lake Airport
199 km / 107 nm
CYCP
Blue River Airport
240 km / 130 nm
CYZY
Mackenzie Airport
256 km / 138 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026