La Ronge Airport
Overview
La Ronge Airport is a medium airport serving the La Ronge region, at a field elevation of 1,242 ft (379 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 13:02Z
- Sunset 00:39Z
- 11h 36m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR not advisable — plan an instrument arrival.
IFR workable — brief alternates and expect delays.
- Runway wind: 19 kt gusting 27 kt — expect significant crosswind and gust-factor additive
- Ceiling: 2,300 ft — marginal VFR
- Heavy or showery rain: Standing water and hydroplaning risk
METAR CYVC 010300Z 30019G27KT 13SM -SHRA BKN023CB OVC060 04/02 A2982 RMK CB6SC2 SLP116
TAF CYVC 010040Z 0101/0113 28015G25KT 6SM -SHRA OVC020 TEMPO 0101/0110 P6SM NSW SCT020 OVC030 BECMG 0104/0106 30012G22KT FM011000 29010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030 TEMPO 0110/0113 OVC020 RMK NXT FCST BY 010700Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 18 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 16 kt from the right, 23 kt in gusts
- Tailwind — 9 kt tailwind on 18 — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 5,000 ft available × 150 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 339 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0101/0110 P6SM NSW SCT020 OVC030 · BECMG 0104/0106 30012G22KT
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
2,300 ft ceiling and 13 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 18.
- TEMPOTemporarily 01:00Z–10:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 18.
- Ceiling 3,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
TEMPO 0101/0110 P6SM NSW SCT020 OVC030 - FMFrom 10:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 18.
- Ceiling 3,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM011000 29010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030 - TEMPOTemporarily 10:00Z–13:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 18.
- Ceiling 2,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
TEMPO 0110/0113 OVC020 RMK NXT FCST BY 010700Z
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Otter Lake Airport (CJV4)31 nm NNE · Otter Lake · 1,300 ft elev
- Pinehouse Lake Airport (CZPO/ZPO)50 nm WNW · Pinehouse Lake · 1,278 ft elev
- Little Bear Lake Airport (CKL6)56 nm SSE · Little Bear Lake · 2,100 ft elev
- Seabee Mine Airport (CCB2)65 nm ENE · Laonil Lake · 1,602 ft elev
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,000 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 11/29 | 2,396 ft | 50 ft | Gravel | No | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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