Key Lake Airport (CYKJ)
Medium airport · Key Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Key Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYKJ |
| IATA | YKJ |
| Elevation | 1,679 ft (512 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 57°15'22" W 105°37'5" 57.25610, -105.61800 |
| Location | Key Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,200 ft (1585 m) | 180 ft | GRAVEL | No |
Key Lake Airport at a glance
Key Lake Airport is a medium airport in Key Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, known to airline systems as YKJ. The field elevation of 1,679 ft (512 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYKJ 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, 03/21, offers 5,200 ft (1585 m) of gravel surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYKJ 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 Key Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Points North Landing Airport | CYNL | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Stony Rapids Airport | CYSF | 222 km (120 NM) |
| La Ronge Airport | CYVC | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Lynn Lake Airport | CYYL | 278 km (150 NM) |
| Fort McMurray International Airport | CYMM | 346 km (187 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Key Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,679 ft field elevation of Key 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 Key Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Key Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Key Lake Airport is CYKJ, and its IATA code is YKJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Key Lake Airport above sea level?
Key Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 1,679 feet (512 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Key Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 57.2561, -105.6180 — in Key Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Points North Landing Airport, about 146 km away.
Does CYKJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYKJ 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 Key Lake Airport?
Key Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,200 ft (1585 m) with a GRAVEL surface.