Edmonton International Airport (YEG): Codes, Runways & Location
Edmonton International Airport (IATA: YEG · ICAO: CYEG) is a large airport serving Edmonton, Canada. It lies at 53.3097° N, 113.5800° W, 2373 ft (723 m) above sea level.
Overview of Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Edmonton in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YEG and the ICAO code CYEG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Edmonton International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3353 m (11000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2373 ft (723 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) about 92 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 ≈ 3,353 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Edmonton International Airport
Where is Edmonton International Airport located?
Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton, Canada. Its coordinates are 53.3097° N, 113.5800° W.
What is the airport code for Edmonton International Airport?
Edmonton International Airport has an IATA code of YEG and an ICAO code of CYEG.
How long is the runway at Edmonton International Airport?
Edmonton International Airport's longest runway is about 3353 m (11000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Edmonton International Airport have?
Edmonton International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Edmonton International Airport a major airport?
Edmonton International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Edmonton International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →