Banff Airport (YBA): Codes, Runways & Location
Banff Airport (IATA: YBA · ICAO: CYBA) is a small airport serving Banff, Canada. It lies at 51.2082° N, 115.5406° W, 4583 ft (1397 m) above sea level.
Overview of Banff Airport
Banff Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Banff in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YBA and the ICAO code CYBA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Banff Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 914 m (3000 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: grass. The field elevation is 4583 ft (1397 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Calgary / Springbank Airport about 83 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 ≈ 914 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Banff Airport
Where is Banff Airport located?
Banff Airport is located in Banff, Canada. Its coordinates are 51.2082° N, 115.5406° W.
What is the airport code for Banff Airport?
Banff Airport has an IATA code of YBA and an ICAO code of CYBA.
How long is the runway at Banff Airport?
Banff Airport's longest runway is about 914 m (3000 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Banff Airport have?
Banff Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Banff Airport a major airport?
Banff Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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