Red Lake Airport (CYRL)
Medium airport · Red Lake, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Red Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYRL |
| IATA | YRL |
| Elevation | 1,265 ft (386 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°4'1" W 93°47'35" 51.06690, -93.79310 |
| Location | Red Lake, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Red Lake Airport at a glance
Red Lake Airport is a medium airport in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YRL. The field elevation of 1,265 ft (386 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYRL 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, 08/26, offers 5,001 ft (1524 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 CYRL 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 Red Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenora Airport | CYQK | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Dryden Regional Airport | CYHD | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Sioux Lookout Airport | CYXL | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Lac du Bonnet Airport | CYAX | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Sandy Lake Airport | CZSJ | 224 km (121 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Red Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,265 ft field elevation of Red 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 Red Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Red Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Red Lake Airport is CYRL, and its IATA code is YRL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Red Lake Airport above sea level?
Red Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 1,265 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 Red Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.0669, -93.7931 — in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kenora Airport, about 148 km away.
Does CYRL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYRL 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 Red Lake Airport?
Red Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,001 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.