Lac du Bonnet Airport (CYAX)
Medium airport · Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Lac du Bonnet Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYAX |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°17'40" W 96°0'36" 50.29440, -96.01000 |
| Location | Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,600 ft (1097 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lac du Bonnet Airport at a glance
Lac du Bonnet Airport is a medium airport in Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, Canada. The field elevation of 850 ft (259 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYAX are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 3,600 ft (1097 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYAX shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Lac du Bonnet Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport | CYAV | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Gimli Industrial Park Airport | CYGM | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport | CYWG | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Kenora Airport | CYQK | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport | CYPG | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lac du Bonnet Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 850 ft field elevation of Lac du Bonnet Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Lac du Bonnet Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lac du Bonnet Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lac du Bonnet Airport is CYAX, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lac du Bonnet Airport above sea level?
Lac du Bonnet Airport sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lac du Bonnet Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.2944, -96.0100 — in Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport, about 77 km away.
Does CYAX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYAX appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Lac du Bonnet Airport?
Lac du Bonnet Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 3,600 ft (1097 m) with a ASP surface.