Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (CYEL)
Medium airport · Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Elliot Lake Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYEL |
| IATA | YEL |
| Elevation | 1,087 ft (331 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°21'5" W 82°33'41" 46.35140, -82.56140 |
| Location | Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport at a glance
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YEL. The field elevation of 1,087 ft (331 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYEL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 4,500 ft (1372 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 CYEL 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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport | CYZE | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Manitoulin East Municipal Airport | CYEM | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Sudbury Airport | CYSB | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Chippewa County International Airport | KCIU | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Sault Ste Marie Airport | CYAM | 150 km (81 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,087 ft field elevation of Elliot Lake Municipal 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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Elliot Lake Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Elliot Lake Municipal Airport is CYEL, and its IATA code is YEL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Elliot Lake Municipal Airport above sea level?
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,087 feet (331 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Elliot Lake Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.3514, -82.5614 — in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport, about 52 km away.
Does CYEL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYEL 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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport?
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.