Pickle Lake Airport (CYPL)
Medium airport · Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Pickle Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYPL |
| IATA | YPL |
| Elevation | 1,267 ft (386 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°26'47" W 90°12'51" 51.44640, -90.21420 |
| Location | Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pickle Lake Airport at a glance
Pickle Lake Airport is a medium airport in Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YPL. The field elevation of 1,267 ft (386 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYPL 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, 09/27, offers 4,921 ft (1500 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 CYPL 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 Pickle Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Airport | CYYW | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Sioux Lookout Airport | CYXL | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Ignace Municipal Airport | CZUC | 248 km (134 NM) |
| Red Lake Airport | CYRL | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Dryden Regional Airport | CYHD | 253 km (137 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pickle Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,267 ft field elevation of Pickle 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 Pickle Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pickle Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pickle Lake Airport is CYPL, and its IATA code is YPL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pickle Lake Airport above sea level?
Pickle Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 1,267 feet (386 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pickle Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.4464, -90.2142 — in Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Armstrong Airport, about 158 km away.
Does CYPL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYPL 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 Pickle Lake Airport?
Pickle Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.