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“Parking is affordable and convenient, which is a big plus.”
Pradip J5★ on Google
Airports / Canada / YXU
Medium airport · YXU
London International Airport.
London, Canada · 912 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
990 ratings
1
Operators based
912
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
London, CanadaELEV 912 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
990
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
912
Field elevation
feet above sea level
16
Nearest alternate
nm to YQS
Field standing
#112 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 990 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
London International Airport (CYXU / YXU) sits in London, Canada, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 912 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, Zimmer Air Services inc. is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS, 16 nm), Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome (YCE, 22 nm), and Brantford Municipal Airport (CYFD, 36 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,800-foot paved runway, YXU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from YXU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from London.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Parking is affordable and convenient, which is a big plus.”
Pradip J5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“I went to the airport to show the customer service personnel a picture of her ring and a diagram of where she was seated.”
Mark M5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for London International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
CYXU
IATA
YXU
FAA / Local
CYXU
Elevation
912 ft
Coordinates
43.0328° N · 81.1490° 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 912 ft, YXU sits higher than 56% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,800 ft
- 15/338,800 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/276,300 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,800 ft
YXU's 8,800 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 operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 16nmYQSSt Thomas Municipal AirportSt Thomas
- 22nmYCECentralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeHuron Park
- 36nmCYFDBrantford Municipal AirportBrantford
- 42nmYKFRegion of Waterloo International AirportBreslau
- 50nmCYGDGoderich AirportGoderich
- 51nmYZRChris Hadfield AirportSarnia
Location
Open the full mapCYXU · London International Airport · London, Canada
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YXU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 297 nm | 1h 5m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 306 nm | 1h 7m |
| New York (TEB) | 342 nm | 1h 12m |
| Boston (BED) | 436 nm | 1h 25m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 487 nm | 1h 32m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 960 nm | 2h 38m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 983 nm | 2h 41m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,036 nm | 2h 49m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YXU?
- London International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,800 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 YXU?
- London International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,800 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at YXU?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list London International Airport as a home base, including Zimmer Air Services inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to YXU?
- The closest alternate is St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS), about 16 nm away, followed by Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome (YCE) at 22 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YXU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 5m (297 nm), Chicago about 1h 7m (306 nm), New York about 1h 12m (342 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.