Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Meadow Lake Airport (IATA: YLJ · ICAO: CYLJ) is a medium-sized airport serving Meadow Lake, Canada. It lies at 54.1253° N, 108.5230° W, 1576 ft (480 m) above sea level.
Overview of Meadow Lake Airport
Meadow Lake Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Meadow Lake in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YLJ and the ICAO code CYLJ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Meadow Lake Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1524 m (5000 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 1576 ft (480 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being CFB Cold Lake (YOD) about 118 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 ≈ 1,524 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Meadow Lake Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Lake Airport
Where is Meadow Lake Airport located?
Meadow Lake Airport is located in Meadow Lake, Canada. Its coordinates are 54.1253° N, 108.5230° W.
What is the airport code for Meadow Lake Airport?
Meadow Lake Airport has an IATA code of YLJ and an ICAO code of CYLJ.
How long is the runway at Meadow Lake Airport?
Meadow Lake Airport's longest runway is about 1524 m (5000 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Meadow Lake Airport have?
Meadow Lake Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Meadow Lake Airport a major airport?
Meadow Lake Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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