London International Airport (CYXU)
London, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYXU
IATA
YXU
City
London
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
912 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
43.0356, -81.1539
Overview
Southwestern Ontario airport with Diamond Flight Centre and Western University aviation programs.
Current Weather at CYXU
Pilots flying into or out of London International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR CYXU 030900Z VRB02KT 15SM FEW250 09/07 A3032 RMK CI2 SLP271Current TAF
TAF CYXU 030540Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM031800 33008KT P6SM FEW060 BECMG 0400/0402 VRB03KT SKC RMK NXT FCST BY 031200ZDecode METAR for CYXU
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at London International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYXU. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for CYXU. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near London. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around London International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at London International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYXU include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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