Airports / Canada / YKL
Schefferville Airport.
Schefferville, Canada · 1,709 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
17 ratings
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Operators based
1,709
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#101 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 17 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
113 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wabush Airport (YWK).
Overview
Schefferville Airport (CYKL / YKL) sits in Schefferville, Canada, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,709 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list YKL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Wabush Airport (YWK, 113 nm), Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP, 205 nm), and Goose Bay Airport (YYR, 242 nm). The field has a single 5,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from YKL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from YKL to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYKL
IATA
YKL
FAA / Local
CYKL
Elevation
1,709 ft
Coordinates
54.8053° N · 66.8053° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 1,709 ft, YKL sits higher than 81% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,000 ft
- 17/355,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
YKL's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 113nmYWKWabush AirportWabush
- 205nmYVPKuujjuaq AirportKuujjuaq
- 242nmYYRGoose Bay AirportGoose Bay
- 249nmYAHLa Grande-4 AirportLa Grande-4
- 276nmYZVSept-Îles AirportSept-Îles
- 295nmYGVHavre-Saint-Pierre AirportHavre-Saint-Pierre
Location
Open the full mapCYKL · Schefferville Airport · Schefferville, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YKL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 761 nm | 2h 10m |
| New York (TEB) | 886 nm | 2h 28m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,045 nm | 2h 50m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,132 nm | 3h 2m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,389 nm | 3h 38m |
| Denver (DEN) | 1,753 nm | 4h 29m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,787 nm | 4h 33m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,814 nm | 4h 37m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YKL?
- Schefferville Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YKL?
- Schefferville Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YKL?
- The closest alternate is Wabush Airport (YWK), about 113 nm away, followed by Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP) at 205 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YKL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 2h 10m (761 nm), New York about 2h 28m (886 nm), Washington DC about 2h 50m (1,045 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.