London International Airport (CYXU), Ontario
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
London International Airport (CYXU) serves London, Ontario, with two paved runways and Airport of Entry customs status covering both passenger and cargo clearance. As a Tier 1 facility, CYXU handles a mix of business aviation and other traffic tracked through FAA TFMSC data on cross-border movements. Its longest runway extends 8,800 feet, supporting a wide range of business aircraft operating in the region.
Runways
London International Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 15/33, is 8,800 ft long and 200 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
London International 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
London International Airport recorded 3,148 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at CYXU is more concentrated in the fall months, with October showing the highest monthly volume of the year.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 365 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
London International Airport averages 4.7 days above 90°F in July, 27.7 freeze days in January and 3.4 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79.9°F, and January the coldest, at 29.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Nearby airfields
London International Airport has five airfields within 43 NM. The closest is Saint Thomas Municipal Airport (CYQS), 15.87 NM south.
Part of the Southwestern Ontario area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CYXU
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at CYXU?
London International Airport operates as an Airport of Entry with cargo clearance capability, listed as AOE and AOE / CARGO. Customs processing is available onsite for arriving international flights. Crews should still confirm specific clearance procedures and any advance notice requirements with the customs office before arrival. CYXU's designation covers both passenger and cargo operations, which is relevant for operators moving freight across the border. This status makes London International Airport a viable border-crossing point in southwestern Ontario.
How long is the main runway at CYXU?
The primary runway at London International Airport, designated 15/33, measures 8,800 feet in length and 200 feet in width, with an asphalt surface. This is the longest paved surface listed for CYXU and matches the airport's published max paved runway length. A secondary runway, 09/27, is also paved and runs 6,300 feet long at the same 200-foot width. Both runways support a range of business aviation aircraft. The 15/33 orientation gives operators flexibility depending on prevailing wind conditions.
What does business aviation traffic look like at London International Airport?
Business aviation traffic at CYXU totaled 3,148 operations in 2025 out of 8,026 total operations, based on FAA TFMSC data tracking cross-border movements. Monthly volume varies notably through the year, with October recording the highest count at 365 operations and April the lowest at 212. Traffic builds through summer and peaks in fall before declining toward year-end. This pattern is worth noting for scheduling and slot planning at London International Airport. As this reflects cross-border traffic seen by the FAA, it does not represent the airport's total activity.
How cold does it get at CYXU in winter?
London International Airport sees sustained cold conditions across the winter months. January averages 27.7 days with temperatures below 32°F, while December and February each average around 26 to 27 such days. Snow accumulation of at least one inch occurs on an average of 3.4 days in January, the highest monthly figure recorded. Maximum temperatures in January average just 29.1°F. Operators should plan for de-icing and cold-weather procedures when scheduling flights into CYXU during these months.
What other airports are near London International Airport?
Several regional airports lie within range of CYXU. St Thomas Municipal Airport sits closest at 15.87 nautical miles to the south. Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome is 21.86 nautical miles to the northwest, and Stratford Municipal Airport is 24.82 nautical miles to the north-northeast. Brantford Municipal Airport and Region of Waterloo International Airport lie farther out, at 35.86 and 42.37 nautical miles respectively to the east. These options may serve as alternates for operators planning flights in and out of London International Airport.