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CYWV
Wainwright Airport · Wainwright
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,230 ft / 680 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (ATF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13/31 · 3,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wainwright Airport (CYWV), located in Wainwright, 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 2,230 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
Wainwright Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYWV / —
Municipality
Wainwright
Country
Region
CA-AB — Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,230 ft
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Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,000 ft / 914 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 139° / 319°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 139° / 319°
RWY 13 (139°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (319°)
No ILS / Visual Only
UNIC ATF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026