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CYUL

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport · Montréal

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
118 ft / 36 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.90 MHz (Montreal Tower)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (CYUL), located in Montréal, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 118 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYUL / YUL
Municipality
Montréal
Country
Region
CA-QC — Quebec
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
118 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 06L / 24R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,000 ft / 3,353 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 42.7° / 222.7°
RWY 06L (42.7°)
110.50 MHz
IDENT: I-UL | CRS: 58°
RWY 24R (222.7°)
110.50 MHz
IDENT: I-YUL | CRS: 238°
Runway 06R / 24L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,600 ft / 2,926 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 41.3° / 221.3°
RWY 06R (41.3°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: I-TUL | CRS: 58°
RWY 24L (221.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,000 ft / 2,134 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 88° / 268°
RWY 10 (88°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (268°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APRON Montreal Apron
122.08 MHz
ARR Montreal Terminal Arrivals
118.90 MHz
ARR Montreal Terminal
126.90 MHz
ATIS French ATIS
127.50 MHz
ATIS English ATIS
133.70 MHz
CLNC DEL Montreal Clearance
125.60 MHz
DEP Montreal Terminal Departures
118.90 MHz
GND Montreal Ground
121.90 MHz
RCO Quebec Radio
123.55 MHz
TWR Montreal Tower
119.90 MHz
VFR ADV Montreal Terminal
134.15 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYHU
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport
26 km / 14 nm
CYMXILS
Montreal International (Mirabel) Airport
33 km / 18 nm
CYJN
St Jean Airport
41 km / 22 nm
CYCC
Cornwall Regional Airport
77 km / 42 nm
CZBM
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport
81 km / 44 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026