Charlo Airport (CYCL)
Medium airport · Charlo, New Brunswick, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Charlo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYCL |
| IATA | YCL |
| Elevation | 132 ft (40 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°59'27" W 66°19'49" 47.99080, -66.33030 |
| Location | Charlo, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Charlo Airport at a glance
Charlo Airport is a medium airport in Charlo, New Brunswick, Canada, known to airline systems as YCL. The field elevation of 132 ft (40 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYCL 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, 12/30, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYCL 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 Charlo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Airport | CZBF | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Bonaventure Airport | CYVB | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Matane Airport | CYME | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Miramichi Airport | CYCH | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Saint-Léonard Airport | CYSL | 146 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Charlo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 132 ft field elevation of Charlo 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 Charlo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Charlo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Charlo Airport is CYCL, and its IATA code is YCL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Charlo Airport above sea level?
Charlo Airport sits at an elevation of 132 feet (40 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Charlo Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.9908, -66.3303 — in Charlo, New Brunswick, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bathurst Airport, about 60 km away.
Does CYCL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYCL 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 Charlo Airport?
Charlo Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.