Alert Bay Airport (YAL): Codes, Runways & Location
Alert Bay Airport (IATA: YAL · ICAO: CYAL) is a small airport serving Alert Bay, Canada. It lies at 50.5822° N, 126.9160° W, 240 ft (73 m) above sea level.
Overview of Alert Bay Airport
Alert Bay Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Alert Bay in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YAL and the ICAO code CYAL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Alert Bay Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 884 m (2900 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 240 ft (73 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Port McNeill Airport (YMP) about 8 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 884 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alert Bay Airport
Where is Alert Bay Airport located?
Alert Bay Airport is located in Alert Bay, Canada. Its coordinates are 50.5822° N, 126.9160° W.
What is the airport code for Alert Bay Airport?
Alert Bay Airport has an IATA code of YAL and an ICAO code of CYAL.
How long is the runway at Alert Bay Airport?
Alert Bay Airport's longest runway is about 884 m (2900 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Alert Bay Airport have?
Alert Bay Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Alert Bay Airport a major airport?
Alert Bay Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Alert Bay Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →