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CFX8

Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport · Chestermere

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,339 ft / 1,018 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATF 123.40 MHz ()
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport (CFX8), located in Chestermere, 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 3,339 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
Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport
ICAO / IATA
CFX8 / —
Municipality
Chestermere
Country
Region
CA-AB — Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,339 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,029 ft / 618 m
Runway Width: 55 ft / 17 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 16
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,057 ft / 322 m
Runway Width: 38 ft / 12 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 08
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ATF
123.40 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYYCILS
Calgary International Airport
20 km / 11 nm
CYBW
Calgary / Springbank Airport
44 km / 24 nm
CYQF
Red Deer Regional Airport
127 km / 69 nm
CZPC
Pincher Creek Airport
170 km / 92 nm
CYQL
Lethbridge County Airport
171 km / 92 nm

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