La Grande Rivière Airport (CYGL)
Medium airport · La Grande Rivière, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | La Grande Rivière Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYGL |
| IATA | YGL |
| Elevation | 639 ft (195 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°37'31" W 77°42'15" 53.62530, -77.70420 |
| Location | La Grande Rivière, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,500 ft (1981 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
La Grande Rivière Airport at a glance
La Grande Rivière Airport is a medium airport in La Grande Rivière, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YGL. The field elevation of 639 ft (195 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYGL 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, 13/31, offers 6,500 ft (1981 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYGL 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 La Grande Rivière Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kuujjuarapik Airport | CYGW | 184 km (99 NM) |
| La Grande-4 Airport | CYAH | 266 km (144 NM) |
| Moosonee Airport | CYMO | 326 km (176 NM) |
| Matagami Airport | CYNM | 430 km (232 NM) |
| Chapais Airport | CYMT | 481 km (260 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for La Grande Rivière Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 639 ft field elevation of La Grande Rivière 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 La Grande Rivière Airport
What is the ICAO code of La Grande Rivière Airport?
The ICAO identifier of La Grande Rivière Airport is CYGL, and its IATA code is YGL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is La Grande Rivière Airport above sea level?
La Grande Rivière Airport sits at an elevation of 639 feet (195 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is La Grande Rivière Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.6253, -77.7042 — in La Grande Rivière, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kuujjuarapik Airport, about 184 km away.
Does CYGL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYGL 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 La Grande Rivière Airport?
La Grande Rivière Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,500 ft (1981 m) with a ASP surface.