Calgary International Airport
Overview
Calgary International Airport is a large airport serving the Calgary region, at a field elevation of 3,557 ft (1,084 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 13:35Z
- Sunset 01:16Z
- 11h 40m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
METAR CYYC 010300Z 05007KT 15SM FEW170 08/M04 A3007 RMK AC1 SLP212
TAF CYYC 010241Z 0103/0124 28008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT220 BECMG 0104/0106 VRB03KT FM011200 32005KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0119/0121 16008KT RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 17L is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 6 kt from the left
- Tailwind — 3 kt tailwind on 17L — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 14,000 ft available × 200 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 3,390 ft — add a margin to takeoff and climb figures
- Forecast change — BECMG 0104/0106 VRB03KT · FM011200 32005KT P6SM SKC
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
no reported ceiling and 15 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 17L.
- FMFrom 12:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 17L.
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM011200 32005KT P6SM SKC
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Airdrie Aerodrome (CEF4)9 nm NNE · Airdrie · 3,648 ft elev
- Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport (CFX8)11 nm ESE · Chestermere · 3,339 ft elev
- Calgary / Springbank Airport (CYBW)14 nm W · Calgary · 3,940 ft elev
- Cheadle Airport (CFQ4/TIL)15 nm ESE · Cheadle · 3,300 ft elev
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 14,000 ft | 200 ft | CONC | Yes | Open |
| 17R/35L | 12,675 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 11/29 | 8,000 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 08/26 | 6,200 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Closed |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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