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CEA3

Olds-Didsbury Airport · Olds-Didsbury

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,360 ft / 1,024 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATIS 122.70 MHz (ATIS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Olds-Didsbury Airport (CEA3), located in Olds-Didsbury, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 3,360 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
Olds-Didsbury Airport
ICAO / IATA
CEA3 / —
Municipality
Olds-Didsbury
Country
Region
CA-AB — Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,360 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,650 ft / 1,113 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 116.3° / 296.3°
RWY 10 (116.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (296.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,800 ft / 549 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 59.2° / 239.2°
RWY 04 (59.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (239.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ATF ATF
123.20 MHz
ATIS ATIS
122.70 MHz

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