Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL): Codes, Runways & Location
Sioux Lookout Airport (IATA: YXL · ICAO: CYXL) is a medium-sized airport serving Sioux Lookout, Canada. It lies at 50.1139° N, 91.9053° W, 1258 ft (383 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sioux Lookout Airport
Sioux Lookout Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sioux Lookout in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YXL and the ICAO code CYXL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sioux Lookout Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1615 m (5300 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 1258 ft (383 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) about 68 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 ≈ 1,615 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sioux Lookout Airport
Where is Sioux Lookout Airport located?
Sioux Lookout Airport is located in Sioux Lookout, Canada. Its coordinates are 50.1139° N, 91.9053° W.
What is the airport code for Sioux Lookout Airport?
Sioux Lookout Airport has an IATA code of YXL and an ICAO code of CYXL.
How long is the runway at Sioux Lookout Airport?
Sioux Lookout Airport's longest runway is about 1615 m (5300 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Sioux Lookout Airport have?
Sioux Lookout Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sioux Lookout Airport a major airport?
Sioux Lookout Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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