Airports / Canada / YXL
Sioux Lookout Airport.
Sioux Lookout, Canada · 1,258 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
69 ratings
1
Operators based
1,258
Elevation ft
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Field standing
#90 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 69 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
37 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dryden Regional Airport (YHD), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Sioux Lookout, Canada, Sioux Lookout Airport (CYXL / YXL) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,258 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, YXL is a home base: SkyCare Charters & Air Ambulance operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Dryden Regional Airport (YHD, 37 nm), Ignace Municipal Airport (ZUC, 42 nm), and Atikokan Municipal Airport (YIB, 81 nm). The field has a single 5,300-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from YXL 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 YXL to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYXL
IATA
YXL
FAA / Local
CYXL
Elevation
1,258 ft
Coordinates
50.1139° N · 91.9053° 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 1,258 ft, YXL sits higher than 72% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,300 ft
- 16/345,300 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,300 ft
YXL's 5,300 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.
- 37nmYHDDryden Regional AirportDryden
- 42nmZUCIgnace Municipal AirportIgnace
- 81nmYIBAtikokan Municipal AirportAtikokan
- 92nmYRLRed Lake AirportRed Lake
- 97nmYQKKenora AirportKenora
- 103nmYPLPickle Lake AirportPickle Lake
Location
Open the full mapCYXL · Sioux Lookout Airport · Sioux Lookout, Canada
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YXL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 516 nm | 1h 36m |
| Denver (DEN) | 818 nm | 2h 18m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 863 nm | 2h 24m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 870 nm | 2h 25m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 893 nm | 2h 29m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 909 nm | 2h 31m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 911 nm | 2h 31m |
| New York (TEB) | 931 nm | 2h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YXL?
- Sioux Lookout Airport's longest paved runway is 5,300 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 YXL?
- Sioux Lookout Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,300 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at YXL?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Sioux Lookout Airport as a home base, including SkyCare Charters & Air Ambulance. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to YXL?
- The closest alternate is Dryden Regional Airport (YHD), about 37 nm away, followed by Ignace Municipal Airport (ZUC) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YXL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 36m (516 nm), Denver about 2h 18m (818 nm), Jackson Hole about 2h 24m (863 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.