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CA-0497

Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport · Vulcan

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,418 ft / 1,042 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.80 MHz ()
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport (CA-0497), located in Vulcan, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 3,418 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport
ICAO / IATA
CA-0497 / —
Municipality
Vulcan
Country
Region
CA-AB — Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,418 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,187 ft / 971 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 03
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,076 ft / 938 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 15
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,998 ft / 914 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF
122.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYQL
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88 km / 47 nm
CYYCILS
Calgary International Airport
99 km / 53 nm
CZPC
Pincher Creek Airport
101 km / 55 nm
CYBW
Calgary / Springbank Airport
112 km / 60 nm
CYXH
Medicine Hat Regional Airport
191 km / 103 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026