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CYYC

Calgary International Airport · Calgary

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.40 MHz (Calgary Tower, (W))
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Calgary International Airport (CYYC), located in Calgary, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 4 active runways with a maximum elevation of 3,557 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Calgary International Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYYC / YYC
Municipality
Calgary
Country
Region
CA-AB — Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,557 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17L / 35R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 14,000 ft / 4,267 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: CONC
Heading: 180° / —°
RWY 17L (180°)
110.50 MHz
IDENT: I-YCA | CRS: 174°
RWY 35R
110.50 MHz
IDENT: I-YYC | CRS: 354°
Runway 17R / 35L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,675 ft / 3,863 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 17R (180°)
111.10 MHz
IDENT: I-YCB | CRS: 174°
RWY 35L (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,000 ft / 2,438 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 119.5° / 299.5°
RWY 11 (119.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (299.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,200 ft / 1,890 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 08 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ARR Calgary Arrivals (W)
123.85 MHz
ARR Calgary Arrivals (E)
125.90 MHz
ARR Calgary Arrivals
126.53 MHz
ATIS Automatic Terminal Information System
128.22 MHz
CLD Calgary Clearance
120.83 MHz
DEP Calgary Departures
119.80 MHz
GND South Ground
121.90 MHz
GND North Ground
125.35 MHz
PAL Edmonton Centre
124.53 MHz
PAL Edmonton Centre
133.30 MHz
RCO Edmonton Radio (FISE)
123.38 MHz
RMP Apron I, 12-07Z
121.30 MHz
RMP Apron II, 12-08Z
129.70 MHz
TWR Calgary Tower, (W)
118.40 MHz
TWR Calgary Tower, (E)
118.88 MHz
TWR Calgary Tower, (E)
236.60 MHz
VFR ADV VFR Advisories
119.40 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYBW
Calgary / Springbank Airport
25 km / 14 nm
CYQF
Red Deer Regional Airport
119 km / 64 nm
CZPC
Pincher Creek Airport
178 km / 96 nm
CYQL
Lethbridge County Airport
186 km / 101 nm
CYGE
Golden Airport
208 km / 112 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026