Sandspit Airport – YZP British Columbia

Sandspit Airport (YZP) is a public airport found 2.8km north-east of Sandspit on the district of Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada. The airport is managed by Transport Canada. Sandspit is the biggest district on Moresby Island in Haida Gwaii off the Pacific Shore of British Columbia and the airport has only one scheduled flight and no international flight. Sandspit Airport was built by Canadian Airforce during World War II that continued to serve Haida Gwaii as the main airport.

Best Time to Visit

YZP-Sandspit Airport has one runway that enables night landings and can maintain most single engine aircraft, light twins, business jets and smaller passenger airplane. Daily flights are at hand from Vancouver and Queen Charlotte by Air Canada Express, North Cariboo Air and R1 Airlines. A visitor center is located inside the airport that features exhibits of Sandspit history and a gift shop where travellers can buy locally made items. Get to visit the nearby city of Queen Charlotte.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Travellers can look for great accommodations near Sandspit Airport like Northern Shores Lodging and Catering which is a 5 minutes drive from the airport. The hotel offers free parking and WIFI. You can also book a night at the Enchanted Rainforest Guesthouse and the nearby Moby Dick Inn, located in Prince Rupert. They have barbecue grills and offers free breakfast.

The connecting airport to Sandspit Airport is Masset Airport (ZMT/CZMT). The airport is in Masset, Canada and is 124km from Sandspit Airport.