Charlo Airport (CYCL), New Brunswick
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Charlo Airport (CYCL) serves the town of Charlo in New Brunswick, Canada, functioning as a designated port of entry along the region's general aviation corridor. The airport's single paved runway and its AOE / CAN customs designation position it as a practical cross-border stop for operators moving between the Maritimes and points south, with Bathurst and Bonaventure airports both within roughly 35 nautical miles.
Runways
Charlo Airport has one paved runway, 12/30, 6,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
Charlo Airport has Canada Border Services Agency clearance available onsite, under a restricted regime rather than general clearance. The terms that apply to a given flight must be confirmed before departure.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Charlo Airport recorded 653 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Cross-border traffic at CYCL is concentrated in the late spring and summer months, peaking in June, with the lowest activity recorded in August.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 104 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Climate
Charlo Airport averages 1.8 days above 90°F in August and 30.7 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 74.8°F, and January the coldest, at 19.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Nearby airfields
Charlo Airport has three airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Bathurst Airport (CZBF), 32.23 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CYCL
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Frequently asked questions
What is CYCL and where is it located?
CYCL, also known as Charlo Airport, serves the community of Charlo in New Brunswick, Canada. The field sits at 132 feet elevation and carries a single paved runway. It is classified as a tier-1 facility in Skystar's registry based on cross-border traffic volume. The nearest neighboring airports include Bathurst, roughly 32 nautical miles away, and Bonaventure, about 35 nautical miles distant. Charlo Airport functions as a designated Canadian port of entry for arriving aircraft.
What customs procedures apply at Charlo Airport (CYCL)?
Charlo Airport is designated as an AOE / CAN port of entry, meaning customs clearance is available on site. Operators should confirm current CANPASS or arrival notification requirements before planning a crossing, since Canadian AOE designations often carry specific procedural conditions. This designation allows international arrivals to clear customs directly at CYCL rather than diverting to another airport. Dispatchers planning flights into Charlo should verify any passenger or aircraft limits tied to this AOE status ahead of arrival. Confirming these details in advance helps avoid delays at the border crossing point.
What runway is available at CYCL?
Charlo Airport has one paved runway, designated 12/30, measuring 6,000 feet in length and 150 feet in width. The surface is asphalt, and this runway represents the airport's full paved landing capacity. At 6,000 feet, the runway can accommodate a range of business aviation aircraft operating into and out of Charlo. No secondary runway is listed for CYCL in current airport data. This single-runway configuration is typical for a regional airport serving cross-border general aviation traffic in this part of New Brunswick.
How much cross-border traffic does Charlo Airport see, and when is it busiest?
According to FAA TFMSC data, Charlo Airport recorded 653 business aviation cross-border operations in 2025, out of 859 total operations tracked. Traffic is concentrated in the warmer months, with June showing the highest count at 104 operations and August dropping to a low of 34. May and July also see elevated activity compared to the winter months. This seasonal pattern suggests planning around summer peaks is worthwhile for operators scheduling flights through CYCL. Winter months such as January through April show more modest and consistent traffic levels by comparison.
What are typical winter conditions like at Charlo Airport (CYCL)?
Charlo Airport experiences cold winters typical of northern New Brunswick, with average high temperatures around 19 to 22 degrees Fahrenheit in January and February. Days below freezing are frequent through the winter season, averaging near 30 days per month from December through February. By contrast, summer months such as July and August see average highs near 74 degrees Fahrenheit. These seasonal temperature swings are relevant for operators planning deicing needs or seasonal equipment requirements. Climate figures for CYCL reflect estimated averages compiled from historical weather data.