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CJW5
Russell Airport · Russell
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,825 ft / 556 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 122.20 MHz (EDMONTON)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Russell Airport (CJW5), located in Russell, 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 1,825 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.
Full Name
Russell Airport
ICAO / IATA
CJW5 / —
Municipality
Russell
Country
Region
CA-MB — Manitoba
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,825 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,400 ft / 1,036 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 174.4° / 354.4°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 174.4° / 354.4°
RWY 17 (174.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (354.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,900 ft / 579 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 148° / 328°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 148° / 328°
RWY 14 (148°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (328°)
No ILS / Visual Only
ATF ATF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
RDO EDMONTON
122.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026