Meadow Lake Airport (CYLJ)
Medium airport · Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Meadow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYLJ |
| IATA | YLJ |
| Elevation | 1,576 ft (480 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°7'31" W 108°31'23" 54.12530, -108.52300 |
| Location | Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 2,290 ft (698 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Meadow Lake Airport at a glance
Meadow Lake Airport is a medium airport in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, known to airline systems as YLJ. The field elevation of 1,576 ft (480 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYLJ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYLJ 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 Meadow Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CFB Cold Lake | CYOD | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Lloydminster Airport | CYLL | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Bonnyville Airport | CYBF | 146 km (79 NM) |
| North Battleford Airport | CYQW | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Prince Albert Glass Field | CYPA | 213 km (115 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Meadow Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,576 ft field elevation of Meadow 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 Meadow Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Meadow Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Meadow Lake Airport is CYLJ, and its IATA code is YLJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Meadow Lake Airport above sea level?
Meadow Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 1,576 feet (480 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Meadow Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.1253, -108.5230 — in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is CFB Cold Lake, about 118 km away.
Does CYLJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYLJ 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 Meadow Lake Airport?
Meadow Lake Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.