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Red Lake Airport.
Red Lake, Canada · 1,265 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
30 ratings
1
Operators based
1,265
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#59 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 30 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
80 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kenora Airport (YQK).
Overview
Red Lake Airport (CYRL / YRL) is a mid-sized airport serving Red Lake, Canada. The airport sits 1,265 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Superior Airways, Ltd. is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kenora Airport (YQK, 80 nm), Dryden Regional Airport (YHD, 84 nm), and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL, 92 nm). With a single 5,001-foot paved runway, YRL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from YRL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Red Lake.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYRL
IATA
YRL
FAA / Local
CYRL
Elevation
1,265 ft
Coordinates
51.0669° N · 93.7931° 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 1,265 ft, YRL sits higher than 73% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,001 ft
- 08/265,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,001 ft
YRL's 5,001 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 80nmYQKKenora AirportKenora
- 84nmYHDDryden Regional AirportDryden
- 92nmYXLSioux Lookout AirportSioux Lookout
- 96nmCYAXLac du Bonnet AirportLac du Bonnet
- 121nmZSJSandy Lake AirportSandy Lake
- 126nmYGMGimli Industrial Park AirportGimli
Location
Open the full mapCYRL · Red Lake Airport · Red Lake, Canada
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YRL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 597 nm | 1h 47m |
| Denver (DEN) | 812 nm | 2h 17m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 819 nm | 2h 18m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 879 nm | 2h 27m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 898 nm | 2h 29m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 948 nm | 2h 36m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 974 nm | 2h 40m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,001 nm | 2h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YRL?
- Red Lake Airport's longest paved runway is 5,001 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 YRL?
- Red Lake Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at YRL?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Red Lake Airport as a home base, including Superior Airways, Ltd.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to YRL?
- The closest alternate is Kenora Airport (YQK), about 80 nm away, followed by Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) at 84 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YRL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 47m (597 nm), Denver about 2h 17m (812 nm), Jackson Hole about 2h 18m (819 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.