Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL): Codes, Runways & Location
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (IATA: YEL · ICAO: CYEL) is a medium-sized airport serving Elliot Lake, Canada. It lies at 46.3514° N, 82.5614° W, 1087 ft (331 m) above sea level.
Overview of Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Elliot Lake in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YEL and the ICAO code CYEL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1372 m (4500 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1087 ft (331 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport (YZE) about 52 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,372 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
Where is Elliot Lake Municipal Airport located?
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport is located in Elliot Lake, Canada. Its coordinates are 46.3514° N, 82.5614° W.
What is the airport code for Elliot Lake Municipal Airport?
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport has an IATA code of YEL and an ICAO code of CYEL.
How long is the runway at Elliot Lake Municipal Airport?
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport's longest runway is about 1372 m (4500 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Elliot Lake Municipal Airport have?
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Elliot Lake Municipal Airport a major airport?
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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