Medium airport · Sioux Lookout, Canada
Sioux Lookout Airport
In the 1930s, it was reported to be the second-busiest airport in North America, after Chicago Midway International Airport. Its IATA code is YXL. Its ICAO code is CYXL. It has 1 runway, longest 5,300 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,258 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Sioux Lookout, Canada |
|---|---|
| IATA code | YXL |
| ICAO code | CYXL |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,300 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,258 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 50.1139° N, 91.9053° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Sioux Lookout Airport is known for
In the 1930s, it was reported to be the second-busiest airport in North America, after Chicago Midway International Airport.
History
The airport opened in 1933.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Sioux Lookout Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Ojibway Provincial Park · Canada · 13.0 miles away
- East English River Provincial Park · Canada · 30.0 miles away
- Aaron Provincial Park · Canada · 41.3 miles away
- Sandbar Lake Provincial Park · Canada · 45.3 miles away
- St. Raphael Provincial Park · Canada · 63.2 miles away
- Turtle River-White Otter Lake Provincial Park · Canada · 65.4 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Dryden Regional Airport
42.1 miles awayIgnace Municipal Airport
48.1 miles awaySlate Falls Airport
71.0 miles awayAtikokan Municipal Airport
93.4 miles awayRed Lake Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sioux Lookout Airport?
In the 1930s, it was reported to be the second-busiest airport in North America, after Chicago Midway International Airport.
What is the airport code for Sioux Lookout Airport?
Sioux Lookout Airport — its IATA code is YXL and its ICAO code is CYXL.
Where is Sioux Lookout Airport located?
Sioux Lookout Airport serves Sioux Lookout, Canada. Its coordinates are 50.1139° N, 91.9053° W.
What is the history of Sioux Lookout Airport?
The airport opened in 1933.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#1961
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sioux_Lookout_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.