YZT - Port Hardy Airport
Port Hardy, Canada
IATA Code: YZT · Port Hardy, Canada
The airport code YZT is the IATA identifier for Port Hardy Airport. You may also find it referred to as Port Hardy Airport (YZT).
Port Hardy Airport (YZT) serves Port Hardy, Canada, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
YZT is the IATA airport code for Port Hardy Airport, located in Port Hardy, Canada. The airport is situated at coordinates 50.6806°N, 127.3670°W. The current jet fuel price in the North America region is $5.21/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (North America)
$5.21/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- YZT
- City
- Port Hardy
- Country
- Canada
- Timezone
- America/Vancouver
- Latitude
- 50.6806°
- Longitude
- -127.3670°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- North America
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from YZT
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAL - Alert Bay | 34 km | $496 | $1/passenger |
| YBL - Campbell River | 170 km | $2,480 | $5/passenger |
| QBC - Bella Coola | 197 km | $2,874 | $6/passenger |
| YQQ - Comox | 207 km | $3,020 | $6/passenger |
| YAZ - Tofino | 211 km | $3,078 | $6/passenger |
| YPW - Powell River | 224 km | $3,268 | $7/passenger |
| YGB - Texada | 231 km | $3,370 | $7/passenger |
| YAA - Anahim Lake | 243 km | $3,545 | $7/passenger |
| ZNA - Nanaimo | 296 km | $4,318 | $9/passenger |
| YCD - Nanaimo | 309 km | $4,508 | $9/passenger |
| YSE - Squamish | 315 km | $4,595 | $9/passenger |
| YWS - Whistler | 319 km | $4,654 | $9/passenger |
| CXH - Vancouver | 341 km | $4,975 | $10/passenger |
| YVR - Vancouver | 342 km | $4,989 | $10/passenger |
| YGG - Ganges | 344 km | $5,018 | $10/passenger |
| YDT - Boundary Bay | 359 km | $5,237 | $10/passenger |
| YYJ - Victoria | 363 km | $5,295 | $11/passenger |
| YBW - Bedwell Harbour | 367 km | $5,354 | $11/passenger |
| YWH - Victoria | 381 km | $5,558 | $11/passenger |
| YLY - Langley Township | 382 km | $5,573 | $11/passenger |
| ESD - Eastsound | 388 km | $5,660 | $11/passenger |
| FRD - Friday Harbor | 394 km | $5,748 | $11/passenger |
| CLM - Port Angeles | 399 km | $5,821 | $12/passenger |
| LPS - Lopez | 402 km | $5,864 | $12/passenger |
| YXX - Abbotsford | 403 km | $5,879 | $12/passenger |
| YWL - Williams Lake | 404 km | $5,894 | $12/passenger |
| BLI - Bellingham | 405 km | $5,908 | $12/passenger |
| YZP - Sandspit | 418 km | $6,098 | $12/passenger |
| YQZ - Quesnel | 423 km | $6,171 | $12/passenger |
| YCW - Chilliwack | 424 km | $6,185 | $12/passenger |
| NUW - Whidbey Island | 427 km | $6,229 | $12/passenger |
| YXT - Terrace | 429 km | $6,258 | $13/passenger |
| MVW - Skagit | 433 km | $6,317 | $13/passenger |
| ZMH - 108 Mile Ranch | 436 km | $6,360 | $13/passenger |
| YHE - Hope | 444 km | $6,477 | $13/passenger |
| ZSW - Prince Rupert | 451 km | $6,579 | $13/passenger |
| YPR - Prince Pupert | 452 km | $6,594 | $13/passenger |
| YYD - Smithers | 461 km | $6,725 | $13/passenger |
| YXS - Prince George | 478 km | $6,973 | $14/passenger |
| PAE - Everett | 481 km | $7,017 | $14/passenger |
| HQM - Hoquiam | 483 km | $7,046 | $14/passenger |
| YKA - Kamloops | 487 km | $7,104 | $14/passenger |
| PWT - Bremerton | 488 km | $7,119 | $14/passenger |
| SHN - Shelton | 492 km | $7,177 | $14/passenger |
| ZMT - Masset | 493 km | $7,192 | $14/passenger |
| BFI - Seattle | 508 km | $7,411 | $15/passenger |
| SEA - Seattle | 514 km | $7,498 | $15/passenger |
| TIW - Tacoma | 516 km | $7,527 | $15/passenger |
| RNT - Renton | 516 km | $7,527 | $15/passenger |
| OLM - Olympia | 526 km | $7,673 | $15/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your YZT Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the North America region has jet fuel priced at $5.21/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from YZT
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Port Hardy
Port Hardy experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through YZT
Traveling through Port Hardy in the Americas, passengers should be aware that fuel prices in the North America region directly influence ticket pricing. North and South American airports generally have well-established ground transportation networks, including ride-sharing services, shuttles, and rental car agencies. For international arrivals, customs and immigration processing times vary significantly by country.
🇺🇳 Canada Travel Tips
Canadian airports serve both domestic and transborder (US) traffic. NEXUS cards can expedite US-Canada border crossings. Winter weather in northern airports can cause seasonal schedule disruptions.
Planning Your Trip via YZT
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Port Hardy Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from YZT
- Fuel impact awareness: The North America region currently prices jet fuel at $5.21/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to YZT are YAL, YBL, QBC — consider these for potentially lower fares