Airport code
YXL — Sioux Lookout Airport
YXL is the IATA code for Sioux Lookout Airport, an airport serving Sioux Lookout, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYXL, and it operates in the America/Winnipeg time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 50.1139, -91.9053 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1258 ft (383 m).
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About Sioux Lookout Airport
Sioux Lookout Airport is a regional airport located in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada. It is known locally as the "Hub of the North". The airport opened in 1933. In the 1930s, it was reported to be the second-busiest airport in North America, after Chicago Midway International Airport. Today, the airport is a "mini-hub" facilitating travel to and from many northern communities in Northwestern Ontario.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YXL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYXL |
| Airport name | Sioux Lookout Airport |
| City | Sioux Lookout |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Winnipeg (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 50.1139 |
| Longitude | -91.9053 |
| Elevation | 1258 ft (383 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,300 ft (1,615 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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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.
Where is YXL airport located?
Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) is located in Sioux Lookout, Canada.
What time zone is YXL in?
Sioux Lookout Airport operates in the America/Winnipeg time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to YXL?
The nearest airport to Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) is Red Lake Airport (YRL) in Red Lake, about 170 km away.
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