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CFG6

Fort Mackay / Firebag · Suncor Energy Site

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,762 ft / 537 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATF 123.50 MHz (Firebag Traffic, irregular below 3500ASL)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 6,890 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Fort Mackay / Firebag (CFG6), located in Suncor Energy Site, 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 1,762 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
Fort Mackay / Firebag
ICAO / IATA
CFG6 / YFI
Municipality
Suncor Energy Site
Country
Region
CA-AB — Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,762 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,890 ft / 2,100 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 16
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ARR/DEP Edmonton Control
135.50 MHz
ATF Firebag Traffic, irregular below 3500ASL
123.50 MHz
CLNC DEL Edmonton Control
134.03 MHz
RCO Edmonton Radio (FISE)
123.55 MHz

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