Pickle Lake Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
YPL
ICAO Code
CYPL
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Pickle Lake Airport is a remote regional airport in northern Ontario that primarily serves charter, resource industry traffic, medevac and limited scheduled services. It has a single small passenger terminal and supports operations for northern communities and fly‑in access.

Pickle Lake Airport
Elevation: 386 m
51.4464, -90.2142

Terminal Guide for Pickle Lake Airport #

Terminal Guide for Pickle Lake Airport

The facility features one small terminal building with basic check‑in, a waiting area and essential services. Boarding is by apron for most aircraft. Staffing and concessions are minimal, reflecting the airport’s role supporting remote operations rather than high volumes of scheduled tourism traffic.

Getting to and From Pickle Lake Airport #

Getting to and From Pickle Lake Airport

Ground access is by road; travel times to the nearby town are short but public transport is typically not available. Taxis, private transfers or pick‑ups by hosts are the usual options - arrange these before arrival. There is no rail link to the airfield.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Pickle Lake Airport #

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Pickle Lake Airport

Passenger facilities are basic: a small check‑in area, restrooms and limited seating. Food and retail services are absent or very limited. Wi‑Fi and charging infrastructure are unlikely; accessibility assistance should be coordinated with your carrier prior to travel.

Tips for Pickle Lake Airport #

  • This is a remote northern airport with very limited services - bring essentials and warm clothing in cold seasons.
  • Operations are often focused on charter and medevac flights; scheduled services can be infrequent or seasonal.
  • Arrange ground transport in advance; on‑site facilities for visitors are minimal.

Weather & Climate near Pickle Lake Airport #

Climate

Pickle Lake Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -26°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (743 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 28 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-47°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -15°C and lows of -26°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-27° -15°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -24°C. The driest month with just 23 mm and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-24° -11°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-17° -3°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-7°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.7h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
16.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 22°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -4°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-22° -12°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight