Golden Airport (CYGE)
Medium airport · Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Golden Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYGE |
| Elevation | 2,575 ft (785 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°17'57" W 116°58'55" 51.29920, -116.98200 |
| Location | Golden, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Golden Airport at a glance
Golden Airport is a medium airport in Golden, British Columbia, Canada. The field elevation of 2,575 ft (785 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYGE 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, 14/32, offers 4,500 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYGE 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 Golden Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Revelstoke Airport | CYRV | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Shuswap Regional Airport | CZAM | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Blue River Airport | CYCP | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Calgary / Springbank Airport | CYBW | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Vernon Regional Airport | CYVK | 202 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Golden Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,575 ft field elevation of Golden 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 Golden Airport
What is the ICAO code of Golden Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Golden Airport is CYGE, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Golden Airport above sea level?
Golden Airport sits at an elevation of 2,575 feet (785 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Golden Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.2992, -116.9820 — in Golden, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Revelstoke Airport, about 92 km away.
Does CYGE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYGE 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 Golden Airport?
Golden Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.