Executive Airport
Sioux Lookout Airport
Sioux Lookout, CA
Overview
Sioux Lookout Airport is a medium airport serving the Sioux Lookout region, at a field elevation of 1,258 ft (383 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
Field elevation
1,258 ft
383 m AMSL
Position (FMS entry)
50°06.83'N 091°54.32'W
50.11390, -91.90530
Daylight today (UTC)
- Sunrise 12:06Z
- Sunset 23:48Z
- 11h 41m of daylight
Codes & service
ICAO / GPSCYXL
RegionCA-ON
Airline serviceScheduled
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
VFR
Weather impact score
VFR approach
Low risk100/ 100
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR approach
Low risk100/ 100
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
Ceiling
6,200 ft
Visibility
15 sm
Runway wind
3 kt
Wind
290° / 3 kt
Visibility
15 sm
Temp / Dew
11° / 7°C
Altimeter
29.73 inHg / 1007 hPa
Cloud: Overcast 6,200 ft
METAR · 01 03:00Z
METAR CYXL 010300Z CCA 29003KT 15SM -RA OVC062 11/07 A2973 RMK SC8 SLP078
TAF · issued 01 01:40Z
TAF CYXL 010140Z 0102/0114 32008KT P6SM BKN070 FM010500 27006KT P6SM SKC RMK NXT FCST BY 010800Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Runway in use at CYXL
Departure from Sioux Lookout Airport (CYXL)
Departure on runway 16 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
Headwind
2 kt tail
Crosswind
2 kt R
Ceiling
6,200 ft
Density alt
1,290 ft
- Crosswind — 2 kt from the right
- Tailwind — 2 kt tailwind on 16 — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 5,300 ft available × 100 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 1,290 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — FM010500 27006KT P6SM SKC RMK NXT FCST BY 010800Z
Switch runway configuration
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
Approach minima summary
6,200 ft ceiling and 15 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 16.
Runway · recommended approachCeiling / vis minimaStatus
RWY 16 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
RWY 34 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
Visual
1000 ft / 3 sm
LNAV
500 ft / 1 sm
LPV
250 ft / 0.75 sm
METAR → TAF changes affecting RWY 16
- FMFrom 05:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 16.
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM010500 27006KT P6SM SKC RMK NXT FCST BY 010800Z
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
Alternates near Sioux Lookout Airport (CYXL)
- Dryden Regional Airport (CYHD/YHD)37 nm WSW · Dryden · 1,354 ft elev
- Ignace Municipal Airport (CZUC/ZUC)42 nm S · Ignace · 1,435 ft elev
- Eton Rugby Airport (CA-1231)43 nm WSW · Dryden
- De Lesseps Lake Airport (CKF9)59 nm NE · De Lesseps Lake · 1,312 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
Facility Details
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Sioux Lookout, CA
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Executive Jet Facilities
6 on siteSioux Lookout Airport Manager
1.0(1)
7 Airport Rd, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A4, Canada
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Runways
Longest open runway: 5,300 ft (1,615 m)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,300 ft | 100 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 03/21 | 2,200 ft | 50 ft | Gravel | No | Closed |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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