Bonnyville Airport (CYBF)
Medium airport · Bonnyville, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Bonnyville Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYBF |
| IATA | YBY |
| Elevation | 1,836 ft (560 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°18'15" W 110°44'38" 54.30420, -110.74400 |
| Location | Bonnyville, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,434 ft (1351 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bonnyville Airport at a glance
Bonnyville Airport is a medium airport in Bonnyville, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YBY. The field elevation of 1,836 ft (560 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYBF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 4,434 ft (1351 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYBF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bonnyville Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CFB Cold Lake | CYOD | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Lloydminster Airport | CYLL | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Meadow Lake Airport | CYLJ | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Edmonton International Airport | CYEG | 217 km (117 NM) |
| North Battleford Airport | CYQW | 238 km (129 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bonnyville Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,836 ft field elevation of Bonnyville Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bonnyville Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bonnyville Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bonnyville Airport is CYBF, and its IATA code is YBY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bonnyville Airport above sea level?
Bonnyville Airport sits at an elevation of 1,836 feet (560 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bonnyville Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.3042, -110.7440 — in Bonnyville, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is CFB Cold Lake, about 32 km away.
Does CYBF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYBF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bonnyville Airport?
Bonnyville Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,434 ft (1351 m) with a ASP surface.