Lloydminster Airport (CYLL)
Medium airport · Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Lloydminster Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYLL |
| IATA | YLL |
| Elevation | 2,193 ft (668 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°18'33" W 110°4'23" 53.30920, -110.07300 |
| Location | Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,577 ft (1700 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 1,500 ft (457 m) | 100 ft | GRS | No |
Lloydminster Airport at a glance
Lloydminster Airport is a medium airport in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YLL. The field elevation of 2,193 ft (668 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYLL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 5,577 ft (1700 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 CYLL 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 Lloydminster Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnyville Airport | CYBF | 119 km (64 NM) |
| CFB Cold Lake | CYOD | 123 km (66 NM) |
| North Battleford Airport | CYQW | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Meadow Lake Airport | CYLJ | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Kindersley Airport | CYKY | 208 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lloydminster Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,193 ft field elevation of Lloydminster 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 Lloydminster Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lloydminster Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lloydminster Airport is CYLL, and its IATA code is YLL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lloydminster Airport above sea level?
Lloydminster Airport sits at an elevation of 2,193 feet (668 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lloydminster Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.3092, -110.0730 — in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bonnyville Airport, about 119 km away.
Does CYLL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYLL 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 Lloydminster Airport?
Lloydminster Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,577 ft (1700 m) with a ASP surface.