Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (CYXE/YXE) — Saskatoon, Canada
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (CYXE/YXE) serves Saskatoon, Canada. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (09/27, 15/33). Field elevation is 1653 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: CYXE
- Name: Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 52.170799
- Longitude: -106.699997
- Elevation: 1653 ft
- Country: Canada
- Municipality: Saskatoon
- IATA Code: YXE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Regina
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 2530x61m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 1890x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 118.300 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 134.325 MHz
- ATIS: 128.400 MHz
Operation Hours
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 306-975-4274
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: 888-226-7277
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: AOE 200. Hours: H24
Fees
- Landing Fee: CAD 7.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: CAD 4.00 per 1,000 kg per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: CAD
- Remarks: Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport. Largest city in Saskatchewan. Potash/uranium mining hub.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Shell Aviation. Available H24.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: CBSA port of entry. Customs available during operating hours.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 00:00
- Curfew End: 00:00
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Noise abatement procedures. De-icing mandatory Nov-Apr. Extreme cold operations (-40C possible).
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Canada Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting
No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of CYXE?
- Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at CYXE?
- The tower frequency at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at CYXE?
- Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does CYXE require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (Canada).
- Where is CYXE located?
- Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (CYXE) is located in Saskatoon, Canada.
- What is the IATA code for CYXE?
- The IATA code for Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is YXE.
- How long is the runway at CYXE?
- The main runway at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (09/27) measures 2530x61m.
- Does CYXE have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.
- Is CYXE a port of entry?
- Yes, Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.