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 180900Z 22009KT 6SM FU BKN040 22/21 A2984 RMK FU3SC2 SLP103 DENSITY ALT 2100FTWind 220° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 22
Current TAF
TAF CYXU 180540Z 1806/1906 18008KT 2SM FU VV030 TEMPO 1806/1812 4SM FU BKN060 BKN250 PROB40 1806/1812 1SM FU BR OVC007 FM181200 22008G18KT P6SM BKN007 OVC070 PROB30 1812/1815 VRB12G25KT 1 1/2SM +TSRA BR BKN005 OVC040CB FM181500 24015G25KT P6SM BKN015 OVC080 FM181800 25013G23KT P6SM FEW015 BKN040 OVC120 TEMPO 1818/1820 VRB15G30KT 4SM TSRA BR BKN015CB OVC040 PROB40 1818/1820 VRB25G50KT 1SM +TSGRRA BR BKN008 OVC020CB FM182000 30015G28KT P6SM SCT015 BKN030 BECMG 1823/1901 34008G18KT FM190400 35006KT P6SM FEW025 RMK NXT FCST BY 181200ZDecode 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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Training Availability
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