La Ronge Airport (CYVC)
Medium airport · La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport data
| Name | La Ronge Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYVC |
| IATA | YVC |
| Elevation | 1,242 ft (379 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°9'5" W 105°15'43" 55.15140, -105.26200 |
| Location | La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,396 ft (730 m) | 50 ft | GVL | No |
| 18/36 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
La Ronge Airport at a glance
La Ronge Airport is a medium airport in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada, known to airline systems as YVC. The field elevation of 1,242 ft (379 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYVC 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 — 18/36 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 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 CYVC 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 La Ronge Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert Glass Field | CYPA | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Nipawin Airport | CYBU | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Key Lake Airport | CYKJ | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Meadow Lake Airport | CYLJ | 239 km (129 NM) |
| The Pas Airport | CYQD | 299 km (161 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for La Ronge Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,242 ft field elevation of La Ronge 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 La Ronge Airport
What is the ICAO code of La Ronge Airport?
The ICAO identifier of La Ronge Airport is CYVC, and its IATA code is YVC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is La Ronge Airport above sea level?
La Ronge Airport sits at an elevation of 1,242 feet (379 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is La Ronge Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.1514, -105.2620 — in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Prince Albert Glass Field, about 217 km away.
Does CYVC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYVC 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 La Ronge Airport?
La Ronge Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.