Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport (CYXR)
Medium airport · Earlton, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYXR |
| IATA | YXR |
| Elevation | 800 ft (244 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°41'51" W 79°50'50" 47.69740, -79.84735 |
| Location | Earlton, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,998 ft (1828 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 3,019 ft (920 m) | 150 ft | GVL | Yes |
Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport at a glance
Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport is a medium airport in Earlton, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YXR. The field elevation of 800 ft (244 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYXR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 5,998 ft (1828 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 CYXR 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 Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkland Lake Airport | CYKX | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Rouyn Noranda Airport | CYUY | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Sudbury Airport | CYSB | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Timmins/Victor M. Power | CYTS | 149 km (80 NM) |
| North Bay Jack Garland Airport | CYYB | 152 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 800 ft field elevation of Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) 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 Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport is CYXR, and its IATA code is YXR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport above sea level?
Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport sits at an elevation of 800 feet (244 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.6974, -79.8473 — in Earlton, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kirkland Lake Airport, about 58 km away.
Does CYXR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYXR 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 Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport?
Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,998 ft (1828 m) with a ASP surface.