Leaf Rapids Airport (CYLR)
Medium airport · Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Leaf Rapids Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYLR |
| IATA | YLR |
| Elevation | 959 ft (292 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°30'48" W 99°59'7" 56.51330, -99.98530 |
| Location | Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,000 ft (914 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Leaf Rapids Airport at a glance
Leaf Rapids Airport is a medium airport in Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as YLR. The field elevation of 959 ft (292 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYLR 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, 18/36, offers 3,000 ft (914 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYLR 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 Leaf Rapids Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Lake Airport | CYYL | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Thompson Airport | CYTH | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Thicket Portage Airport | CZLQ | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Pikwitonei Airport | CZMN | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Kelsey Airport | CZEE | 221 km (119 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Leaf Rapids Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 959 ft field elevation of Leaf Rapids 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 Leaf Rapids Airport
What is the ICAO code of Leaf Rapids Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Leaf Rapids Airport is CYLR, and its IATA code is YLR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Leaf Rapids Airport above sea level?
Leaf Rapids Airport sits at an elevation of 959 feet (292 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Leaf Rapids Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.5133, -99.9853 — in Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lynn Lake Airport, about 77 km away.
Does CYLR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYLR 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 Leaf Rapids Airport?
Leaf Rapids Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 3,000 ft (914 m) with a ASP surface.