AirportLookupSim Database
Back to Search

Reference only — not for real-world navigation.

CYZU

Whitecourt Airport · Whitecourt

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,567 ft / 782 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 122.30 MHz (MF WHITECOURT RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 5,800 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
Flight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination

Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.

Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Whitecourt Airport (CYZU), located in Whitecourt, 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 2,567 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
Whitecourt Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYZU / YZU
Municipality
Whitecourt
Country
Region
CA-AB — Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,567 ft
Wikipedia

Pilot Toolbox

External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

🗺️ SkyVector Charts📡 FlightAware Live🌡️ Live METAR🌦️ TAF Forecast🌍 Satellite View

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,800 ft / 1,768 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 125° / 305°
RWY 11 (125°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (305°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G MF WHITECOURT RDO
122.30 MHz
CNTR EDMONTON CNTR
132.05 MHz
FSS RDO
122.30 MHz
RCO EDMONTON RDO
126.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYET
Edson Airport
77 km / 42 nm
CYZH
Slave Lake Airport
143 km / 77 nm
CYEGILS
Edmonton International Airport
172 km / 93 nm
CYQU
Grande Prairie Airport
230 km / 124 nm
CYQF
Red Deer Regional Airport
252 km / 136 nm

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