Kirkland Lake Airport

CYKX / YKX

Kirkland Lake, CA

Last Updated
Mar 6, 08:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -19°C
3 kt
340°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXR 060800Z AUTO 34003KT 9SM CLR M16/M19 A3029 RMK ICE SLP285
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
987 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,157 ft)
Pressure Alt
775 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,667 ft
ISA Deviation: -28.7°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YKX
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
4,500 ft 100 ft ASP 71°
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
80° 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

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.

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.