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CYBA
Banff Airport · Banff
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,583 ft / 1,397 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATF 123.30 MHz (Banff Traffic)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Banff Airport (CYBA), located in Banff, 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 4,583 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
Banff Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYBA / YBA
Municipality
Banff
Country
Region
CA-AB — Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,583 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,000 ft / 914 m
Runway Width: 190 ft / 58 m
Surface Type: TURF/SNOW
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 190 ft / 58 m
Surface Type: TURF/SNOW
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
No ILS / Visual Only
ATF Banff Traffic
123.30 MHz
PAL Edmonton Centre
133.75 MHz
RDO Edmonton Radio
123.55 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026