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Big Trout Lake Airport

IATA YTLICAO CYTL🇨🇦 Big Trout Lake
Coordinates
53.8178°N, 89.8969°W
Elevation
729 ft (222 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-ON
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
4.2° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:26
Sunrise
07:04
Sunset
20:59
Civil dusk
21:37

About 13h 56m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Big Trout Lake Airport

Big Trout Lake Airport

Big Trout Lake Airport is located 0.6 nautical miles southwest of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Ontario, Canada.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 323,900 ft / 1,189 m100 ftGrvlUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: N (from about 0°), on 11% of observations, averaging 7 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan37%-3,032 ft
Feb47%-3,007 ft
Mar51%-2,318 ft
Apr52%-1,283 ft
May48%-503 ft
Jun53%714 ft
Jul57%1,195 ft
Aug56%1,007 ft
Sep50%314 ft
Oct34%-660 ft
Nov23%-1,454 ft
Dec31%-2,576 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-3,0321,195 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Big Trout Lake Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Big Trout Lake Airport?

The ICAO code for Big Trout Lake Airport is CYTL, and its IATA code is YTL.

Where is Big Trout Lake Airport located?

Big Trout Lake Airport is small airport located in Big Trout Lake, Canada, at an elevation of 729 ft (222 m).

How many runways does Big Trout Lake Airport have?

Big Trout Lake Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,900 ft / 1,189 m.

What time zone is Big Trout Lake Airport in?

Big Trout Lake Airport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Big Trout Lake Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Big Trout Lake Airport is approximately 4.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Big Trout Lake Airport?

The nearest airport to Big Trout Lake Airport is Wapekeka Airport (YAX), about 11.4 nm to the e, followed by Kasabonika Airport and Kingfisher Lake Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Big Trout Lake Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.