Edson Airport (CYET)
Medium airport · Edson, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Edson Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYET |
| IATA | YET |
| Elevation | 3,043 ft (928 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°34'44" W 116°27'54" 53.57890, -116.46500 |
| Location | Edson, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Edson Airport at a glance
Edson Airport is a medium airport in Edson, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YET. The field elevation of 3,043 ft (928 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYET are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYET 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 Edson Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitecourt Airport | CYZU | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Edmonton International Airport | CYEG | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Slave Lake Airport | CYZH | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Red Deer Regional Airport | CYQF | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Grande Prairie Airport | CYQU | 237 km (128 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Edson Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,043 ft field elevation of Edson 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 Edson Airport
What is the ICAO code of Edson Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Edson Airport is CYET, and its IATA code is YET. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Edson Airport above sea level?
Edson Airport sits at an elevation of 3,043 feet (928 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Edson Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.5789, -116.4650 — in Edson, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Whitecourt Airport, about 77 km away.
Does CYET publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYET 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 Edson Airport?
Edson Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.