Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is a large airport serving Saskatoon, Canada. Its IATA code is YXE and its ICAO code is CYXE. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,653 ft (504 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 8,300 ft (2,530 m) long. Local time follows the America/Regina time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YXE
- ICAO code
- CYXE
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 1,653 ft (504 m)
- Coordinates
- 52.1707, -106.7008
- Time zone
- America/Regina
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,300 ft · 2,530 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 15/33 | 6,200 ft · 1,890 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YPA Prince Albert Glass Field | Prince Albert, Canada | 135 km · 84 mi |
| YQR Regina International Airport | Regina, Canada | 240 km · 149 mi |
| YLL Lloydminster Airport | Lloydminster, Canada | 260 km · 162 mi |
| YVC La Ronge Airport | La Ronge, Canada | 345 km · 214 mi |
| YBY Bonnyville Airport | Bonnyville, Canada | 359 km · 223 mi |
| YXH Medicine Hat Regional Airport | Medicine Hat, Canada | 369 km · 229 mi |
| GGW Glasgow Valley County Airport Wokal Field | Glasgow, United States | 440 km · 273 mi |
| HVR Havre City County Airport | Havre, United States | 458 km · 285 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YXE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,232 | 1,387 | 1,205 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,723 | 1,692 | 1,470 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,798 | 1,739 | 1,511 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,700 | 2,299 | 1,998 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,590 | 4,095 | 3,558 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,937 | 4,310 | 3,746 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,125 | 4,427 | 3,847 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,331 | 5,177 | 4,498 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,772 | 5,451 | 4,737 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,939 | 5,554 | 4,827 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,229 | 6,356 | 5,523 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,031 | 6,854 | 5,956 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,231 | 6,979 | 6,064 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,407 | 8,331 | 7,239 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,702 | 8,514 | 7,398 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,286 | 9,498 | 8,254 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 119.900 |
| A/G | MF SASKATOON RDO | 118.300 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.400 |
| CNTR | WINNIPEG CNTR | 134.325 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RCO | EDMONTON RDO | 122.500 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport?
The IATA code of Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is YXE and its ICAO code is CYXE.
Where is Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport located?
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at 52.1707, -106.7008.
What time zone is Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport in?
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Regina. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 8,300 ft (2,530 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Prince Albert Glass Field (YPA), about 135 km (84 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.