Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport — Saskatoon, Canada

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The airport code for Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (Saskatoon) is YXE — its ICAO code is CYXE.

Distance & flight time from YXE

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport, carrying the code YXE, rests on the northern edge of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, serving a city built on agriculture, potash mining, and a growing energy sector. The airport bears the name of John Diefenbaker, Canada's thirteenth prime minister, who built his early legal and political career in the province before rising to national office. Unlike the larger hubs in central Canada, YXE functions mainly as a regional connector, with Air Canada, WestJet, and low-cost carriers linking Saskatoon to Calgary, Toronto, and Winnipeg. Terminal renovations completed over the past decade expanded passenger capacity and modernized check-in and security areas to keep pace with growth tied to the University of Saskatchewan and the surrounding province's resource economy. The airport also supports general aviation and charter traffic serving Saskatchewan's farming communities and northern resource projects.

Runways at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
09/278300 ft (2530 m)200 ft (61 m)ASP
15/336200 ft (1890 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP119.9 MHz
A/GMF SASKATOON RDO118.3 MHz
ATISATIS128.4 MHz
CNTRWINNIPEG CNTR134.325 MHz
GNDGND121.9 MHz
RCOEDMONTON RDO122.5 MHz
TWRTWR118.3 MHz

Airports near Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE)

YXE underwent a significant terminal expansion designed to handle rising traffic from Saskatchewan's potash and agricultural sectors, and the airport is named for a former prime minister with deep provincial roots.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport?

The IATA code for Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is YXE.

What is the ICAO code for Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport?

The ICAO code for Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is CYXE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.