CFB Cold Lake (CYOD)
Medium airport · Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | CFB Cold Lake |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYOD |
| IATA | YOD |
| Elevation | 1,775 ft (541 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°24'18" W 110°16'44" 54.40500, -110.27900 |
| Location | Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,270 ft (2521 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13L/31R | 12,600 ft (3840 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
CFB Cold Lake at a glance
CFB Cold Lake is a medium airport in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YOD. The field elevation of 1,775 ft (541 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYOD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 13L/31R — offers 12,600 ft (3840 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13L points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYOD 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 CFB Cold Lake
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnyville Airport | CYBF | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Meadow Lake Airport | CYLJ | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Lloydminster Airport | CYLL | 123 km (66 NM) |
| North Battleford Airport | CYQW | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Edmonton International Airport | CYEG | 248 km (134 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for CFB Cold Lake
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,775 ft field elevation of CFB Cold Lake 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 CFB Cold Lake
What is the ICAO code of CFB Cold Lake?
The ICAO identifier of CFB Cold Lake is CYOD, and its IATA code is YOD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is CFB Cold Lake above sea level?
CFB Cold Lake sits at an elevation of 1,775 feet (541 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is CFB Cold Lake located?
The airport lies at 54.4050, -110.2790 — in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bonnyville Airport, about 32 km away.
Does CYOD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYOD 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 CFB Cold Lake?
CFB Cold Lake has 3 runways. The longest, 13L/31R, measures 12,600 ft (3840 m) with a ASP surface.