Nonstop flight route between Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada and Point Lay, Alaska, United States:
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada and Point Lay LRRS Airport (PIZ), Point Lay, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,954 miles (or 3,145 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Abbotsford International Airport and Point Lay LRRS Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YXX / CYXX | 
| Airport Name: | Abbotsford International Airport | 
| Location: | Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada | 
| GPS Coordinates: | 49°1'31"N by 122°21'35"W | 
| Airport Type: | Public | 
| Elevation: | 194 feet (59 meters) | 
| # of Runways: | 2 | 
| View all routes: | Routes from YXX | 
| More Information: | YXX Maps & Info | 
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PIZ / PPIZ | 
| Airport Name: | Point Lay LRRS Airport | 
| Location: | Point Lay, Alaska, United States | 
| GPS Coordinates: | 69°43'55"N by 163°0'39"W | 
| Operator/Owner: | U.S. Government 11 TCW/LGO Elmendorf | 
| Airport Type: | Public / Military | 
| Elevation: | 25 feet (8 meters) | 
| # of Runways: | 1 | 
| View all routes: | Routes from PIZ | 
| More Information: | PIZ Maps & Info | 
Facts about Abbotsford International Airport (YXX):
- Since 2000 many airlines and tour operators have come and gone from Abbotsford, including Air Canada, Air Canada Tango, Air Canada Jazz, Air North, Canada 3000, Central Mountain Air, Helijet, Jetsgo, Signature Vacations, Zoom Airlines, Harmony Airways, Peace Air and ZIP Air.
- Following World War II, the airport was largely used for general aviation and as a secondary field to Vancouver International Airport.
- Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,682 miles (17,191 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- The closest airport to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) is Blaine Municipal Airport (BWS), which is located only 17 miles (27 kilometers) W of YXX.
- In 2010, a new parallel taxiway as added alongside runway 07/25, and the main airport apron was extended.
- Because of Abbotsford International Airport's relatively low elevation of 194 feet, planes can take off or land at Abbotsford International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Since 1962, the airport has hosted the annual Abbotsford International Airshow held in August.
- Abbotsford International Airport handled 475,223 passengers last year.
Facts about Point Lay LRRS Airport (PIZ):
- The furthest airport from Point Lay LRRS Airport (PIZ) is Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM), which is located 10,387 miles (16,716 kilometers) away in Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica.
- Point Lay LRRS Airport (PIZ) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Point Lay LRRS Airport's relatively low elevation of 25 feet, planes can take off or land at Point Lay LRRS Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Point Lay LRRS Airport has one runway designated 5/23 with a gravel surface measuring 3,519 by 80 feet.
- The closest airport to Point Lay LRRS Airport (PIZ) is Wainwright Airport (AIN), which is located 94 miles (152 kilometers) NE of PIZ.




