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CZNL

Nelson Airport · Nelson

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,755 ft / 535 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATF 123.20 MHz (ATF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 3,100 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nelson Airport (CZNL), located in Nelson, 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 1,755 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
Nelson Airport
ICAO / IATA
CZNL / —
Municipality
Nelson
Country
Region
CA-BC — British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,755 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,100 ft / 945 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 61° / 241°
RWY 04 (61°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (241°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ATF ATF
123.20 MHz
RCO PACIFIC RDO
126.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYCG
Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport
33 km / 18 nm
CZGF
Grand Forks Airport
98 km / 53 nm
CYXC
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
110 km / 60 nm
CYLWILS
Kelowna International Airport
158 km / 85 nm
CYYF
Penticton Airport
166 km / 90 nm

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