Sioux Lookout Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
YXL
ICAO Code
CYXL
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Sioux Lookout Airport is a regional airport in northwestern Ontario serving Sioux Lookout and surrounding communities. It operates from a single terminal and handles a mixture of scheduled regional services, charters and medevac flights. Annual passenger numbers are modest relative to major Canadian airports.

Sioux Lookout Airport
Elevation: 383 m
50.1139, -91.9053

Getting to and From Sioux Lookout Airport #

The airport is a short drive from Sioux Lookout town centre. Ground transport options include local taxis, shuttle services and rental cars; there is no rail connection. Many visitors use taxis or pre-arranged transfers for the brief trip into town or to connecting charter services.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Sioux Lookout Airport #

Facilities are typical of a regional Canadian airport: a waiting area, restrooms and limited food/retail offerings. There are no large airline lounges; Wi‑Fi and charging points may be available but limited. Accessibility assistance is provided - arrange with your carrier or the airport if needed.

Tips for Sioux Lookout Airport #

  • If you need a SIM card or local currency, buy them in town rather than at the airport where options are limited.
  • Calm, charter and local regional flights serve remote Ontario communities - check schedules ahead, especially in winter.
  • Ground transport from the airport to town is short; taxis and local shuttles are the usual options.
  • If continuing by floatplane or charter, confirm pickup points in advance as operations can be seasonally adjusted.

Weather & Climate near Sioux Lookout Airport #

Climate

Sioux Lookout 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 -23°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (729 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 23 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-45°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -13°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-23° -13°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-21° -9°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-14° -2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
16.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-19° -10°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight