Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport – YZR Airport
Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport is a public airport located in Sarnia, Ontario. It is operated by the City of Sarnia and serves the residents of Sarnia. Nav Canada classifies the airport as an airport of entry. Because of this, the airport is staffed by Canada Border Services Agency. The officers serving the airport is also able to handle aircrafts that contains 30 passengers or less.
Best Time to Visit
YZR Airport has been serving Sarnia-Lambton for more than 60 years now. The airport was first built during the late 1950s. Later on in 1958 the runways were paved and in December of the same year, scheduled flight services began operating in the airport. By the 1960s, YZR Airport became a regular stop for Sarnia Airlines and Nordair Airlines. Aside from passenger service, flight training and FBO services are available in the airport. Today, flight services are offered by Air Canada. Nearby cities such as Westland, Sylvan Lake, and Royal Oak among many others use the airport for air travel.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are quite a number of hotels located near the airport that visitors can stay in while in the area. Best Western Plus Guildwood Inn offers comfortable rooms with basic amenities for a wonderful stay. The Hampton Inn by Hilton offers superb accommodations perfect for both business and leisure travelers. The Comfort Inn Sarnia is the closest to the airport among the three and is a good choice for visitors wanting to catch an early flight. Other airports are also located nearby to serve the needs of locals. The Ann Arbor Municipal Airport is a short 1 hour and 50 minute ride from the YZR.
