Kirkland Lake Airport (CYKX)
Medium airport · Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Kirkland Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYKX |
| IATA | YKX |
| Elevation | 1,157 ft (353 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°12'37" W 79°58'53" 48.21030, -79.98140 |
| Location | Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kirkland Lake Airport at a glance
Kirkland Lake Airport is a medium airport in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YKX. The field elevation of 1,157 ft (353 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYKX 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, 08/26, offers 4,500 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYKX 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 Kirkland Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport | CYXR | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Rouyn Noranda Airport | CYUY | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Timmins/Victor M. Power | CYTS | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Cochrane Airport | CYCN | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Amos/Magny Airport | CYEY | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kirkland Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,157 ft field elevation of Kirkland 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 Kirkland Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kirkland Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kirkland Lake Airport is CYKX, and its IATA code is YKX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kirkland Lake Airport above sea level?
Kirkland Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 1,157 feet (353 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kirkland Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.2103, -79.9814 — in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport, about 58 km away.
Does CYKX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYKX 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 Kirkland Lake Airport?
Kirkland Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.