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CEF3

Bow Island Airport · Bow Island

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,634 ft / 803 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATF 123.20 MHz (ATF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 3,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bow Island Airport (CEF3), located in Bow Island, 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 2,634 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
Bow Island Airport
ICAO / IATA
CEF3 / —
Municipality
Bow Island
Country
Region
CA-AB — Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,634 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,000 ft / 914 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 66° / 246°
RWY 05 (66°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (246°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ATF ATF
123.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYXH
Medicine Hat Regional Airport
46 km / 25 nm
CYQL
Lethbridge County Airport
109 km / 59 nm
KCTB
Cut Bank International Airport
161 km / 87 nm
KHVR
Havre City County Airport
188 km / 101 nm
CZPC
Pincher Creek Airport
196 km / 106 nm

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