Sioux Lookout Airport — Sioux Lookout, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereSioux Lookout Airport in Sioux Lookout uses the IATA code YXL, with CYXL as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from YXL
Sioux Lookout Airport
Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) serves the town of Sioux Lookout in northwestern Ontario, functioning as a key regional hub for remote First Nations communities across the far north of the province. The airport handles scheduled passenger service, medical evacuations, and cargo flights that supply fly-in settlements with no year-round road access. Its runway and terminal facilities support a mix of turboprop aircraft operated by regional carriers, making YXL an essential logistical link rather than a tourist gateway. Sioux Lookout itself grew historically as a railway and aviation crossroads, and the airport continues that legacy today by connecting isolated communities to Thunder Bay and beyond for healthcare, education, and supply needs.
Runways at Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5300 ft (1615 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | MF | 122 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.75 MHz |
| RCO | WINNIPEG RDO | 126 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 122 MHz |
Airports near Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)
- Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) — 67.7 km (42.1 mi)
- Ignace Municipal Airport (ZUC) — 77.4 km (48.1 mi)
- Atikokan Municipal Airport (YIB) — 150.2 km (93.3 mi)
- Red Lake Airport (YRL) — 170.3 km (105.8 mi)
- Kenora Airport (YQK) — 179.5 km (111.5 mi)
- Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) — 190.0 km (118.1 mi)
- Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) — 196.7 km (122.2 mi)
- Falls International Airport (INL) — 203.4 km (126.4 mi)
Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) is northwestern Ontario's vital link to remote First Nations communities, handling medevac, cargo, and passenger flights where roads do not reach.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sioux Lookout Airport?
The IATA code for Sioux Lookout Airport is YXL.
What is the ICAO code for Sioux Lookout Airport?
The ICAO code for Sioux Lookout Airport is CYXL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.