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CYXE

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport · Saskatoon

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,653 ft / 504 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (CYXE), located in Saskatoon, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,653 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
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYXE / YXE
Municipality
Saskatoon
Country
Region
CA-SK — Saskatchewan
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,653 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,300 ft / 2,530 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 101° / 281°
RWY 09 (101°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-XE | CRS: 86°
RWY 27 (281°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: I-YXE | CRS: 266°
Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,200 ft / 1,890 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 165° / 345°
RWY 15 (165°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (345°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
119.90 MHz
A/G MF SASKATOON RDO
118.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
128.40 MHz
CNTR WINNIPEG CNTR
134.32 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RCO EDMONTON RDO
122.50 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz

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