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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 · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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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.
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
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Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,800 ft / 1,768 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 125° / 305°
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
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
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026