Sioux Lookout Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Sioux Lookout, Canada. Its IATA code is YXL and its ICAO code is CYXL. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,258 ft (383 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 5,300 ft (1,615 m) long. Local time follows the America/Winnipeg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YXL
- ICAO code
- CYXL
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,258 ft (383 m)
- Coordinates
- 50.1139, -91.9053
- Time zone
- America/Winnipeg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,300 ft · 1,615 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sioux Lookout Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YRL Red Lake Airport | Red Lake, Canada | 170 km · 106 mi |
| YAC Cat Lake Airport | Cat Lake, Canada | 179 km · 111 mi |
| YPL Pickle Lake Airport | Pickle Lake, Canada | 190 km · 118 mi |
| YAG Fort Frances Municipal Airport | Fort Frances, Canada | 197 km · 122 mi |
| INL Falls International Airport | International Falls, United States | 203 km · 126 mi |
| YPM Pikangikum Airport | Pikangikum, Canada | 239 km · 149 mi |
| YQT Thunder Bay International Airport | Thunder Bay, Canada | 269 km · 167 mi |
| YNO North Spirit Lake Airport | North Spirit Lake, Canada | 274 km · 170 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YXL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,757 | 1,092 | 949 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,932 | 1,200 | 1,043 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,807 | 1,744 | 1,515 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,470 | 2,156 | 1,874 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,986 | 3,719 | 3,232 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,324 | 3,930 | 3,415 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,574 | 4,085 | 3,550 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,328 | 5,175 | 4,497 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,224 | 5,731 | 4,980 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,320 | 5,791 | 5,032 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,607 | 5,970 | 5,187 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,035 | 6,857 | 5,959 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,200 | 6,960 | 6,048 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,095 | 8,758 | 7,611 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,327 | 8,902 | 7,736 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,679 | 9,121 | 7,926 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | MF | 122.000 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.750 |
| RCO | WINNIPEG RDO | 126.000 |
| RDO | RDO | 122.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sioux Lookout Airport?
The IATA code of Sioux Lookout Airport is YXL and its ICAO code is CYXL.
Where is Sioux Lookout Airport located?
Sioux Lookout Airport is in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada, at 50.1139, -91.9053.
What time zone is Sioux Lookout Airport in?
Sioux Lookout Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Winnipeg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Sioux Lookout Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 5,300 ft (1,615 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sioux Lookout Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Red Lake Airport (YRL), about 170 km (106 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.