Lethbridge County Airport (CYQL)
Medium airport · Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Lethbridge County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQL |
| IATA | YQL |
| Elevation | 3,048 ft (929 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°37'49" W 112°48'0" 49.63030, -112.80000 |
| Location | Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,500 ft (1981 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 5,500 ft (1676 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lethbridge County Airport at a glance
Lethbridge County Airport is a medium airport in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YQL. The field elevation of 3,048 ft (929 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQL 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 — 06/24 — offers 6,500 ft (1981 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYQL 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 Lethbridge County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pincher Creek Airport | CZPC | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Cut Bank International Airport | KCTB | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Medicine Hat Regional Airport | CYXH | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Glacier Park International Airport | KGPI | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Calgary International Airport | CYYC | 186 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lethbridge County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,048 ft field elevation of Lethbridge County 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 Lethbridge County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lethbridge County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lethbridge County Airport is CYQL, and its IATA code is YQL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lethbridge County Airport above sea level?
Lethbridge County Airport sits at an elevation of 3,048 feet (929 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lethbridge County Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.6303, -112.8000 — in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pincher Creek Airport, about 87 km away.
Does CYQL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQL 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 Lethbridge County Airport?
Lethbridge County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,500 ft (1981 m) with a ASP surface.