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CBL3

Gordon Field · Fort Nelson

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,625 ft / 495 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 4,000 ft · TurfUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gordon Field (CBL3), located in Fort Nelson, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,625 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
Gordon Field
ICAO / IATA
CBL3 / —
Municipality
Fort Nelson
Country
Region
CA-BC — British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,625 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,000 ft / 1,219 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 12
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYYE
Fort Nelson Airport
11 km / 6 nm
CYJF
Fort Liard Airport
162 km / 88 nm
CYOP
Rainbow Lake Airport
199 km / 107 nm
CYXJ
Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport
312 km / 168 nm
CYOJ
High Level Airport
325 km / 175 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026