Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE): Codes, Runways & Location
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (IATA: YXE · ICAO: CYXE) is a large airport serving Saskatoon, Canada. It lies at 52.1707° N, 106.7008° W, 1653 ft (504 m) above sea level.
Overview of Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Saskatoon in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YXE and the ICAO code CYXE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2530 m (8300 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body 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 1653 ft (504 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being North Battleford Airport (YQW) about 124 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 ≈ 2,530 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
Where is Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport located?
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is located in Saskatoon, Canada. Its coordinates are 52.1707° N, 106.7008° W.
What is the airport code for Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport?
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport has an IATA code of YXE and an ICAO code of CYXE.
How long is the runway at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport?
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport's longest runway is about 2530 m (8300 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport have?
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport a major airport?
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →