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CYSD
Canadian Forces Base Suffield Heliport · Ralston
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,525 ft / 770 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Canadian Forces Base Suffield Heliport (CYSD), located in Ralston, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 2,525 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
Canadian Forces Base Suffield Heliport
ICAO / IATA
CYSD / YSD
Municipality
Ralston
Country
Region
CA-AB — Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,525 ft
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026