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CEM5

Swan Hills Airport · Swan Hills

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,473 ft / 1,059 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATF 123.20 MHz (ATF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10/28 · 4,500 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Swan Hills Airport (CEM5), located in Swan Hills, 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 3,473 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
Swan Hills Airport
ICAO / IATA
CEM5 / —
Municipality
Swan Hills
Country
Region
CA-AB — Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,473 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,500 ft / 1,372 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 124° / 304°
RWY 10 (124°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (304°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ATF ATF
123.20 MHz

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