Edmonton International Airport (CYEG)
Large airport · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Edmonton International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYEG |
| IATA | YEG |
| Elevation | 2,373 ft (723 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°18'35" W 113°34'48" 53.30970, -113.58000 |
| Location | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 11,000 ft (3353 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 10,200 ft (3109 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Edmonton International Airport at a glance
Edmonton International Airport is a large airport in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YEG. The field elevation of 2,373 ft (723 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYEG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 11,000 ft (3353 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYEG 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 Edmonton International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Deer Regional Airport | CYQF | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Whitecourt Airport | CYZU | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Edson Airport | CYET | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Bonnyville Airport | CYBF | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Lloydminster Airport | CYLL | 233 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Edmonton International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,373 ft field elevation of Edmonton International 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 Edmonton International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Edmonton International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Edmonton International Airport is CYEG, and its IATA code is YEG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Edmonton International Airport above sea level?
Edmonton International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,373 feet (723 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Edmonton International Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.3097, -113.5800 — in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Red Deer Regional Airport, about 127 km away.
Does CYEG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYEG 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 Edmonton International Airport?
Edmonton International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 11,000 ft (3353 m) with a ASP surface.