Island Lake Airport (CYIV)
Medium airport · Island Lake, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Island Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYIV |
| IATA | YIV |
| Elevation | 770 ft (235 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°51'26" W 94°39'13" 53.85720, -94.65360 |
| Location | Island Lake, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | CRUSHED ROCK | No |
Island Lake Airport at a glance
Island Lake Airport is a medium airport in Island Lake, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as YIV. The field elevation of 770 ft (235 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYIV 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 4,000 ft (1219 m) of crushed rock surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYIV 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 Island Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lake Airport | CZSJ | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Jenpeg Airport | CZJG | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Pikwitonei Airport | CZMN | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Thicket Portage Airport | CZLQ | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Kelsey Airport | CZEE | 270 km (146 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Island Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 770 ft field elevation of Island Lake 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 Island Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Island Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Island Lake Airport is CYIV, and its IATA code is YIV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Island Lake Airport above sea level?
Island Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 770 feet (235 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Island Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.8572, -94.6536 — in Island Lake, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sandy Lake Airport, about 124 km away.
Does CYIV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYIV 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 Island Lake Airport?
Island Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a CRUSHED ROCK surface.