Lynn Lake Airport (CYYL)
Medium airport · Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Lynn Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYL |
| IATA | YYL |
| Elevation | 1,170 ft (357 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°51'50" W 101°4'34" 56.86390, -101.07600 |
| Location | Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,520 ft (768 m) | 80 ft | GVL | No |
| 17/35 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lynn Lake Airport at a glance
Lynn Lake Airport is a medium airport in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as YYL. The field elevation of 1,170 ft (357 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYL 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 — 17/35 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYYL 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 Lynn Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf Rapids Airport | CYLR | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Thompson Airport | CYTH | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Points North Landing Airport | CYNL | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Thicket Portage Airport | CZLQ | 270 km (146 NM) |
| Key Lake Airport | CYKJ | 278 km (150 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lynn Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,170 ft field elevation of Lynn 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 Lynn Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lynn Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lynn Lake Airport is CYYL, and its IATA code is YYL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lynn Lake Airport above sea level?
Lynn Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 1,170 feet (357 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lynn Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.8639, -101.0760 — in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leaf Rapids Airport, about 77 km away.
Does CYYL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYL 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 Lynn Lake Airport?
Lynn Lake Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.