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CGB2

Bishell's Airport · Carstairs

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,400 ft / 1,036 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bishell's Airport (CGB2), located in Carstairs, 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 3,400 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
Bishell's Airport
ICAO / IATA
CGB2 / —
Municipality
Carstairs
Country
Region
CA-AB — Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,400 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,700 ft / 823 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 16
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,400 ft / 427 m
Runway Width: 65 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 07
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Calgary International Airport
52 km / 28 nm
CYBW
Calgary / Springbank Airport
58 km / 31 nm
CYQF
Red Deer Regional Airport
68 km / 36 nm
CYEGILS
Edmonton International Airport
195 km / 105 nm
CYGE
Golden Airport
205 km / 111 nm

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