High Level Airport (CYOJ)
Medium airport · High Level, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | High Level Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYOJ |
| IATA | YOJ |
| Elevation | 1,110 ft (338 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°37'17" W 117°9'54" 58.62140, -117.16500 |
| Location | High Level, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
High Level Airport at a glance
High Level Airport is a medium airport in High Level, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YOJ. The field elevation of 1,110 ft (338 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYOJ 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, 13/31, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYOJ 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 High Level Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Lake Airport | CYOP | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport | CYHY | 259 km (140 NM) |
| Peace River Airport | CYPE | 267 km (144 NM) |
| Fort Nelson Airport | CYYE | 314 km (170 NM) |
| Fort Smith Airport | CYSM | 334 km (180 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for High Level Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,110 ft field elevation of High Level 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 High Level Airport
What is the ICAO code of High Level Airport?
The ICAO identifier of High Level Airport is CYOJ, and its IATA code is YOJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is High Level Airport above sea level?
High Level Airport sits at an elevation of 1,110 feet (338 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is High Level Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.6214, -117.1650 — in High Level, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rainbow Lake Airport, about 131 km away.
Does CYOJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYOJ 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 High Level Airport?
High Level Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.