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CYYC

YYC

Calgary International Airport · Calgary

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

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))

Runway Summary

17L/35R14,000 ftCONCLIGHTED

17R/35L12,675 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

11/298,000 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Details Runways Frequencies Navaids Nearby

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Briefing for Calgary International Airport (CYYC), Canada. This facility features 4 active runways with an elevation of 3,557 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name

Calgary International Airport

ICAO / IATA

CYYC / YYC

Municipality

Calgary

Country

Region

CA-AB

GPS Coordinates

51.118822, -114.009933

Transition Altitude

18,000 ft

Official Website

Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 17L / 35R

ILSLIGHTED

Crosswind 17L Crosswind 35R TOD VDP

Length: 14,000 ft / 4,267 m
Surface: CONC
Heading: 180° / —°

RWY 17L

110.50 MHz

ID: I-YCA | CRS: 174°

RWY 35R

110.50 MHz

ID: I-YYC | CRS: 354°

Runway 17R / 35L

ILSLIGHTED

Crosswind 17R Crosswind 35L TOD VDP

Length: 12,675 ft / 3,863 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°

RWY 17R

111.10 MHz

ID: I-YCB | CRS: 174°

RWY 35L

No ILS

Runway 11 / 29

LIGHTED

Crosswind 11 Crosswind 29 TOD VDP

Length: 8,000 ft / 2,438 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 119.5° / 299.5°

RWY 11

No ILS

RWY 29

No ILS

Runway 08 / 26

LIGHTED

Crosswind 08 Crosswind 26 TOD VDP

Length: 6,200 ft / 1,890 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°

RWY 08

No ILS

RWY 26

No ILS

Nearby Navaids

VOR, NDB, DME stations in the vicinity.

YC · NDB (Calgary)344 kHz

0 ft · Associated: CYYC
51.080799, -113.908997

ZCA · NDB (Blackfoot)233 kHz

0 ft · Associated: CYYC
51.033100, -114.021004

ZYC · NDB (Sarcee)254 kHz

0 ft · Associated: CYYC
51.196400, -114.021004

YYC · VOR-DME (Calgary)116,700 kHz

3,566 ft · Associated: CYYC
51.115101, -113.882004

IYC · DME (Calgary)111,500 kHz

3,551 ft · Associated: CEQ3
51.099201, -114.023003

Communication Frequencies

ATC 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

Alternatives in the vicinity.

Calgary / Springbank Airport

Red Deer Regional Airport

Pincher Creek Airport

Lethbridge County Airport

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified