Airports / Canada / YPL
Pickle Lake Airport.
Pickle Lake, Canada · 1,267 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
11 ratings
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Operators based
1,267
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#44 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 11 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
85 nm
To the nearest alternate
Armstrong Airport (YYW).
Overview
Located in Pickle Lake, Canada, Pickle Lake Airport (CYPL / YPL) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,267 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into YPL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Armstrong Airport (YYW, 85 nm), Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL, 103 nm), and Ignace Municipal Airport (ZUC, 134 nm). With a single 4,921-foot paved runway, YPL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from YPL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Pickle Lake.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYPL
IATA
YPL
FAA / Local
CYPL
Elevation
1,267 ft
Coordinates
51.4464° N · 90.2142° 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 1,267 ft, YPL sits higher than 73% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,921 ft
- 09/274,921 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,921 ft
YPL's 4,921 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to 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.
- 85nmYYWArmstrong AirportArmstrong
- 103nmYXLSioux Lookout AirportSioux Lookout
- 134nmZUCIgnace Municipal AirportIgnace
- 136nmYRLRed Lake AirportRed Lake
- 137nmYHDDryden Regional AirportDryden
- 137nmXKSKasabonika AirportKasabonika
Location
Open the full mapCYPL · Pickle Lake Airport · Pickle Lake, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YPL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 576 nm | 1h 44m |
| Denver (DEN) | 920 nm | 2h 32m |
| New York (TEB) | 922 nm | 2h 33m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 922 nm | 2h 33m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 932 nm | 2h 34m |
| Boston (BED) | 940 nm | 2h 35m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 951 nm | 2h 37m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 993 nm | 2h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YPL?
- Pickle Lake Airport's longest paved runway is 4,921 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to 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 YPL?
- Pickle Lake Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,921 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YPL?
- The closest alternate is Armstrong Airport (YYW), about 85 nm away, followed by Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) at 103 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YPL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 44m (576 nm), Denver about 2h 32m (920 nm), New York about 2h 33m (922 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.