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Airports / Canada / YXE
Large airport · YXE
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport.
Saskatoon, Canada · 1,653 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
1,488 ratings
2
Operators based
1,653
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Saskatoon, CanadaELEV 1,653 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
1,488
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1,653
Field elevation
feet above sea level
67
Nearest alternate
nm to YQW
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
67 nm
To the nearest alternate
North Battleford Airport (YQW).
Overview
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (CYXE / YXE) sits in Saskatoon, Canada, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 1,653 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Kreos Aviation, Inc. and Rise Air base aircraft at YXE. Useful alternates include North Battleford Airport (YQW, 67 nm), Prince Albert Glass Field (YPA, 73 nm), and Kindersley Airport (YKY, 100 nm). YXE offers 2 runways, the longest 8,300-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of YXE vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from YXE, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Clean and cute ✈️”
Angelin D.5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Helpful and friendly staff.”
Angelin D.5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
CYXE
IATA
YXE
FAA / Local
CYXE
Elevation
1,653 ft
Coordinates
52.1707° N · 106.7008° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 1,653 ft, YXE sits higher than 80% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,300 ft
- 09/278,300 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/336,200 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,300 ft
YXE's 8,300 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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 operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 67nmYQWNorth Battleford AirportNorth Battleford
- 73nmYPAPrince Albert Glass FieldPrince Albert
- 100nmYKYKindersley AirportKindersley
- 119nmYMJMoose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen AirportMoose Jaw
- 119nmYYNSwift Current AirportSwift Current
- 120nmCYBUNipawin AirportNipawin
Location
Open the full mapCYXE · Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport · Saskatoon, Canada
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YXE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 539 nm | 1h 39m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 666 nm | 1h 57m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 717 nm | 2h 4m |
| Denver (DEN) | 744 nm | 2h 8m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 752 nm | 2h 9m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 777 nm | 2h 12m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 977 nm | 2h 40m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,031 nm | 2h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YXE?
- Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,300 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 YXE?
- Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,300 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at YXE?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport as a home base, including Kreos Aviation, Inc., Rise Air. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to YXE?
- The closest alternate is North Battleford Airport (YQW), about 67 nm away, followed by Prince Albert Glass Field (YPA) at 73 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YXE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 39m (539 nm), Seattle about 1h 57m (666 nm), Salt Lake City about 2h 4m (717 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.