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Small airport

Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport

ICAO CA-0497Local CVL2🇨🇦 Vulcan
Coordinates
50.3319°N, 113.3578°W
Elevation
3,418 ft (1,042 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-AB
Time zone
Edmonton(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
12.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:59
Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
21:39
Civil dusk
22:21

About 15h 58m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport

Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport

This is a list of airports in Alberta. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of Alberta. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 213,187 ft / 971 m150 ftAspUnlitOpen
15 / 333,076 ft / 938 m150 ftGvlUnlitOpen
09 / 272,998 ft / 914 m150 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAF122.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CALGARY, AB CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T688 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T727 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T690 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T773 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
CALGARY, AB CAEClass EControlled5800 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
T773 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T727 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T688 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T690 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle394 ft3,510 ft
Obstacle344 ft3,251 ft
Obstacle3,415 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport.

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🇨🇦 More airports in Canada📘 Flying in Canada: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport located?

Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport is small airport located in Vulcan, Canada, at an elevation of 3,418 ft (1,042 m).

How many runways does Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport have?

Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 3,187 ft / 971 m.

What time zone is Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport in?

Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport is in the America/Edmonton time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport is approximately 12.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport?

The nearest airport to Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport is Wild Rose Airport (CWR2), about 2.6 nm to the nw, followed by Agro 1 Airstrip and Vulcan Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.