Points North Landing Airport (CYNL)
Medium airport · Points North Landing, Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Points North Landing Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYNL |
| IATA | YNL |
| Elevation | 1,605 ft (489 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°16'36" W 104°4'55" 58.27670, -104.08200 |
| Location | Points North Landing, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 100 ft | GRAVEL | No |
Points North Landing Airport at a glance
Points North Landing Airport is a medium airport in Points North Landing, Saskatchewan, Canada, known to airline systems as YNL. The field elevation of 1,605 ft (489 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYNL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of gravel surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYNL 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 Points North Landing Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Key Lake Airport | CYKJ | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Stony Rapids Airport | CYSF | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Lynn Lake Airport | CYYL | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Leaf Rapids Airport | CYLR | 314 km (170 NM) |
| La Ronge Airport | CYVC | 355 km (192 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Points North Landing Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,605 ft field elevation of Points North Landing 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 Points North Landing Airport
What is the ICAO code of Points North Landing Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Points North Landing Airport is CYNL, and its IATA code is YNL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Points North Landing Airport above sea level?
Points North Landing Airport sits at an elevation of 1,605 feet (489 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Points North Landing Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.2767, -104.0820 — in Points North Landing, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Key Lake Airport, about 146 km away.
Does CYNL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYNL 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 Points North Landing Airport?
Points North Landing Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a GRAVEL surface.