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Mackenzie Airport

Mackenzie, Canada

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Mackenzie Airport

Mackenzie, Canada
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Remote northern gateway serving British Columbia's forestry hub.

Location
Mackenzie, Canada
Mackenzie Airport (ICAO: CYZY) is a small regional airport serving the town of Mackenzie in north-central British Columbia, Canada. Located in a forested region near Williston Lake, the airport primarily supports resource industries, charter operations, and general aviation activity. The airport is owned and operated by the District of Mackenzie and serves a community whose economy has historically been driven by forestry and lumber production. Scheduled commercial passenger service has been limited, with the airport relying heavily on charter and medevac flights to connect residents to larger centres.
Terminals
The airport has a small, basic terminal facility typical of remote northern Canadian regional airports.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Mackenzie town centre is primarily by private vehicle or local road along Highway 39.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 183 kilometres north of Prince George, British Columbia.
  • ›The airport serves a town closely tied to the forestry and lumber industry.
  • ›Williston Lake, one of Canada's largest reservoirs, is situated near the airport.
  • ›The airport has no IATA code assigned, reflecting its limited scheduled commercial traffic.
  • ›Medevac and air ambulance services are among the critical operations supported by the airport.
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Gateway to British Columbia's northern wilderness and timber country

Mackenzie Airport serves the small resource-based community of Mackenzie in north-central British Columbia, Canada. Situated near Williston Lake and the Rocky Mountain Trench, the airport supports forestry, mining, and general aviation activity in the region. It plays a modest but essential role in connecting this remote town to broader provincial air networks.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small single-building terminal handling general aviation and charter flight operations with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available through local providers
  • Personal vehicle and private pickup arrangements common among residents
  • Car rental may be arranged locally though availability is limited
Nearby Hotels
  • Mackenzie Motor Inn
  • Alexander Mackenzie Hotel
  • Powder King Mountain Lodge (seasonal, nearby region)
Dining

The terminal offers very limited or no dedicated dining facilities given its small scale. Travellers are advised to eat in the town of Mackenzie before heading to the airport, where a handful of local diners and fast food options are available along Mackenzie's main corridor.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your charter or scheduled flight directly with the operator as services can be infrequent and weather-dependent.
  • Winter conditions can be severe — dress in layers and allow extra time for road travel to the airport.
  • Fuel and services for private aircraft should be confirmed ahead of arrival as facilities are limited.
  • Williston Lake nearby offers scenic views and outdoor activities worth exploring if you have a layover or extra time.

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List of airports in British Columbia
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This is a list of airports in British Columbia. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.

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