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Chris Hadfield Airport

Sarnia, Canada

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Chris Hadfield Airport

Sarnia, Canada
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Southwest Ontario's gateway, named for a Canadian astronaut.

Opened
1940
Location
Sarnia, Canada
Chris Hadfield Airport (IATA: YZR, ICAO: CYZR) is a regional airport serving Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, located along the St. Clair River near the U.S. border with Michigan. It is operated by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and provides scheduled and charter passenger services, as well as general aviation and cargo operations. The airport was renamed in honour of Colonel Chris Hadfield, a celebrated Canadian astronaut and Sarnia-area native, recognizing his contributions to space exploration and Canadian public life. Despite its modest size, the facility serves as an important air link for the Sarnia-Lambton region's industrial and petrochemical sector. Passenger traffic is limited but consistent, with connections to major Canadian hubs. The airport handles a range of private, corporate, and commercial flights, reflecting the economic activity of the surrounding region.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building handling all commercial and general aviation passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to downtown Sarnia is primarily via taxi, rental car, or private vehicle, as public transit connections to the airport are limited.
Airlines here
Jazz Aviation, operating as Air Canada Express, has historically provided scheduled service connecting Sarnia to Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Notable facts
  • Named after Colonel Chris Hadfield, a Canadian astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station.
  • Hadfield grew up in Milton, Ontario, but the airport's naming reflects his connection to the Sarnia-Lambton region.
  • The airport sits near the Canada-U.S. border, adjacent to Port Huron, Michigan.
  • It supports the local petrochemical industry with corporate and charter aviation services.
  • The airport has a single asphalt runway oriented to accommodate prevailing wind conditions.
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