Fly private between Cat Lake and Sioux Lookout from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Cat Lake (YAC) to Sioux Lookout (YXL), and from Sioux Lookout (YXL) back to Cat Lake (YAC).
Cat Lake and Sioux Lookout lie approximately 179 km apart (112 mi / 97 nm) on a direct routing.
From C$11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Cat Lake and Sioux Lookout, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 45 min | 41 min – 50 min | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 45 min | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 44 min | C$12,000 – C$16,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Jet charter costs between Cat Lake and Sioux Lookout are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Cat Lake, Canada: Cat Lake Airport.
Sioux Lookout, Canada: Sioux Lookout Airport and Dryden Regional Airport.
| Cat Lake Airport | Sioux Lookout Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYAC / YAC | CYXL / YXL |
| Longest hard runway | — | 5,300 ft |
| Surface | Gravel | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,344 ft | 1,258 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,800 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,576 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,300 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,476 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,100 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,956 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,400 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,186 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,300 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,676 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,800 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,756 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,100 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,256 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,800 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,476 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,022 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,426 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,100 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,676 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 276 ft short |
4,600 km 4,376 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 370 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,702 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 400 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,176 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 608 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,996 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 140 ft short |
7,400 km 7,176 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 0 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,576 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 510 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,176 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 700 ft short |
14,260 km 14,036 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 500 ft short |
11,112 km 10,888 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 700 ft short |
12,960 km 12,736 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 500 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,721 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Slate Falls Airport · Dryden Regional Airport (5,993 ft, 68 km) · Sioux Lookout Seaplane Base · Hudson Seaplane Base · Sioux Lookout Heliport
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Cat Lake and Sioux Lookout.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$15,500 range for Cat Lake–Sioux Lookout, confirmed once we check live availability.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Pets are welcome on every Cat Lake–Sioux Lookout charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Demand on Cat Lake–Sioux Lookout comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 45 min gate to gate across the 179 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Cat Lake–Sioux Lookout departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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