Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR)

Chris Hadfield Airport serves as southwestern Ontario's primary cross-border general aviation facility, located 4 nautical miles east-northeast of Sarnia and just minutes from the US-Michigan border. Since 2020, no scheduled commercial service operates following Air Canada Express withdrawal - all flights are now charter and general aviation. The airport is designated as a CBSA Airport of Entry/30, authorizing clearance for aircraft with up to 30 passengers with prior notice required (call 1-888-226-7277, 8 AM-11 PM daily). Scottsdale Aviation provides comprehensive Fixed-Base Operator services including Jet A-1 and 100LL fuel, hangar storage, tie-downs, ground power, de-icing, maintenance, and pilot training. Airport operations run 8 AM-5 PM Monday-Friday, 8 AM-3 PM weekends/holidays, with after-hours service available via 2-hour notice (519-542-7767 or 519-381-3444). The uncontrolled airport (no tower) operates at 595 feet MSL with 8° West magnetic variation in UTC-5 timezone. For commercial connections, passengers typically route through Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Windsor (YQG), or Detroit (DTW) via charter services. Cross-border flights to Michigan airports are common given the strategic location. CBSA clearance procedures are streamlined for general aviation but require advance coordination. The airport offers excellent proximity for business travelers needing quick access to both Canadian and US markets. Charter operators provide regular service to major hubs when commercial travel is required. Rental cars and ground transportation readily available for onward travel to Toronto, Detroit, or other Great Lakes destinations.

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