Regional airport · Sarnia, Canada
Sarnia/Chris Hadfield
- Elevation
- 594 ft
- Coordinates
- 42°60′N 82°19′W
- Local time
- America/Toronto
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
CYZR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Sarnia/Chris Hadfield (CYZR/YZR) has 2 runways; the longest, 15/33, is 5,100 ft (1,554 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: 1300-2300Z. Prior notice required (PNR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYZR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Toronto
Country
Canada
CA
Municipality
Sarnia
Elevation
594 ft
Position
42.9994, -82.3089
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
1300-2300Z
Access
Prior notice required (PNR)
Runways · CYZR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,100 ft (1,554 m) | 100 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 06/24 | 2,989 ft (911 m) | 75 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYZR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sarnia/Chris Hadfield (CYZR / YZR) in Sarnia, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYZR is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at CYZR
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Canada
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Canada. Applicable permit lead times for Canada are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Canada are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at CYZR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYZR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at CYZR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYZR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYZR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYZR: 42° 59′ 58″ N 82° 18′ 32″ W; elevation 594 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Sarnia
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sarnia. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYZR.
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Cargo Operations at CYZR
Support for freighter operations into CYZR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where CYZR sits in the network
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Operating into CYZR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sarnia/Chris Hadfield — one desk for the whole trip.