Sioux Lookout Airport (CYXL)
Medium airport · Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Sioux Lookout Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYXL |
| IATA | YXL |
| Elevation | 1,258 ft (383 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°6'50" W 91°54'19" 50.11390, -91.90530 |
| Location | Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,300 ft (1615 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sioux Lookout Airport at a glance
Sioux Lookout Airport is a medium airport in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YXL. The field elevation of 1,258 ft (383 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYXL 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 5,300 ft (1615 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYXL 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 Sioux Lookout Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dryden Regional Airport | CYHD | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Ignace Municipal Airport | CZUC | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Atikokan Municipal Airport | CYIB | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Red Lake Airport | CYRL | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Kenora Airport | CYQK | 180 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sioux Lookout Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,258 ft field elevation of Sioux Lookout 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 Sioux Lookout Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sioux Lookout Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sioux Lookout Airport is CYXL, and its IATA code is YXL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sioux Lookout Airport above sea level?
Sioux Lookout Airport sits at an elevation of 1,258 feet (383 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sioux Lookout Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.1139, -91.9053 — in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dryden Regional Airport, about 68 km away.
Does CYXL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYXL 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 Sioux Lookout Airport?
Sioux Lookout Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,300 ft (1615 m) with a ASP surface.