Edmonton (CYEG)

Documentation Index

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ATIS

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Live Weather

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Online ATC Network Maps

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Runways

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ATC Frequencies

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Airport at a Glance

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Charts

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Common Procedures

• Runway selection: 02/20 is the primary runway in most wind conditions. 12/30 is selected when wind direction favours it or when 02/20 is closed.
• No parallel operations: Two intersecting runways mean sequential departure and arrival flow. The field is rarely capacity-constrained at typical traffic levels.
• Cargo operations: Overnight freighters from Morningstar, Cargojet, and others share the field. Expect heavy taxiway use between 0300 and 0600 local. Plan ground time accordingly when arriving in the early morning.
• Density altitude: At more than 2,300 ft and summer temperatures occasionally above 30°C, expect reduced takeoff performance. Cross-check SimBrief performance numbers and verify your assumed temperature is realistic.
• Cold-weather ops: Edmonton routinely sees temperatures below minus 30°C in deep winter. Engine-start procedures, hydraulic warm-up, and fuel-system considerations all come into play. Read the type-specific cold-weather notes in the Winter & Adverse Weather Operations section.

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Hot Spots and Local Hazards

• Runway intersection: The 02/20 and 12/30 runways cross near midfield. Hold-short crossings are issued frequently. Read every clearance carefully and never assume blanket runway-crossing authority.
• Ice fog: When temperatures drop below minus 20°C, exhaust from running aircraft can produce localized ice fog that reduces visibility on the apron and runways. Tower will often increase spacing in these conditions.
• Bird and deer activity: Surrounding farmland brings significant wildlife near the field, particularly at dawn and dusk.
• Long taxi from north remote stands: Cargo and remote stands on the north side of the field can require 8 to 12 minutes of taxi to reach 02 or 12. Plan block-fuel and taxi-out time accordingly.
• Snow and contaminated surfaces: Plan for runway-state reports (RWYCC) during winter. Type IV holdover times can shorten quickly under freezing precipitation or active snow.