London International Airport (CYXU)
Medium airport · London, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | London International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYXU |
| IATA | YXU |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°1'58" W 81°8'56" 43.03285, -81.14900 |
| Location | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,300 ft (1920 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 8,800 ft (2682 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
London International Airport at a glance
London International Airport is a medium airport in London, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YXU. The field elevation of 912 ft (278 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYXU 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 — 15/33 — offers 8,800 ft (2682 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYXU 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 London International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Municipal Airport | CYQS | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome | CYCE | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Brantford Municipal Airport | CYFD | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | CYKF | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Goderich Airport | CYGD | 93 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for London International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 912 ft field elevation of London International 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 London International Airport
What is the ICAO code of London International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of London International Airport is CYXU, and its IATA code is YXU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is London International Airport above sea level?
London International Airport sits at an elevation of 912 feet (278 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is London International Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.0328, -81.1490 — in London, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is St Thomas Municipal Airport, about 29 km away.
Does CYXU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYXU 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 London International Airport?
London International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,800 ft (2682 m) with a ASP surface.