Kirkland Lake Airport

CYKX / YKX

Kirkland Lake, CA

Last Updated
Mar 6, 15:14Z

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Currently using: CYXR
Weather Source: Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport (CYXR)
Distance: 31nm / 58km from CYKX

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
15:14Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -14°C
5 kt
140°
9 SM
Visibility
1,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYXR 061514Z AUTO 14005KT 9SM OVC013 M10/M14 A3022 RMK ICE PAST HR SLP257

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,157 ft
OVC 1,300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,457 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,157 ft)
Pressure Alt
865 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,857 ft
ISA Deviation: -22.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYXR 061240Z 0613/0701 12010KT P6SM SCT012 SCT240 TEMPO 0613/0617 BKN012 BKN240 FM061700 13010G20KT P6SM OVC015 TEMPO 0617/0701 OVC025 BECMG 0622/0624 18010G20KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 061800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
17:00Z FM061700
+2h
MVFR 130° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
17:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
22:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 180° 10 kt
FCST, FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
YKX
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
 4,500 ft 100 ft ASP 71°
↑ 2.5 kt • ↔ 4.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kirkland Lake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYKX
IATA Code: YKX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,157 ft MSL

Location

City: Kirkland Lake
Country: CA
Latitude: 48.210300°
Longitude: -79.981400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
140°@5kt
Density Alt
1157ft, -10°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

CYXR MVFR
Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport
31nm
58km
CYUY VFR
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46nm
85km
CYTS VFR
Timmins/Victor M. Power
60nm
111km
CYCN N/A
Cochrane Airport
68nm
125km
CYEY N/A
Amos/Magny Airport
72nm
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VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kirkland Lake Airport

Overview

Kirkland Lake Airport serves the northern Ontario region, situated in a strategic location within the Timiskaming District. As a medium-sized airport at 1157 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local community and supports regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Northern Ontario experiences significant seasonal weather variations that can impact flight operations. The airport's elevation at 1157 ft MSL and geographic position suggests potential for challenging winter conditions, with temperature and wind variations that pilots must carefully monitor.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (08/26) with a substantial length of 4500 feet, accommodating a range of aircraft types. Its coordinates at 48.210300, -79.981400 place it in a terrain that is typical of the Canadian Shield region, characterized by mixed forest and relatively flat topography.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 provides a standard east-west orientation, which allows flexibility in approach and departure depending on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should conduct thorough preflight planning, considering the runway's length and surface type, and be prepared for potential wind shifts common in this northern geographic region.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.