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Small airport

Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport

ICAO CFX8🇨🇦 Chestermere
Coordinates
51.0421°N, 113.7545°W
Elevation
3,339 ft (1,018 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-AB
Time zone
Edmonton(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
13.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:57
Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
21:43
Civil dusk
22:26

About 16h 2m 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 Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport

Chestermere (Kirkby Field) 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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 342,029 ft / 618 m55 ftTurfUnlitOpen
08 / 261,057 ft / 322 m38 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATF123.400 MHz

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T727 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
CALGARY, AB CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
CALGARY, AB TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
CALGARY, AB TCAClass CControlled4800 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
CALGARY, AB TCAClass CControlled8000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
CALGARY, AB TCAClass CControlled5500 ft MSL8000 ft MSL
T727 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
CALGARY, AB CAEClass EControlled5800 ft MSL12500 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
Obstacle236 ft3,294 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport located?

Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport is small airport located in Chestermere, Canada, at an elevation of 3,339 ft (1,018 m).

How many runways does Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport have?

Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 2,029 ft / 618 m.

What time zone is Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport in?

Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport is in the America/Edmonton time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport is approximately 13.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport?

The nearest airport to Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport is Cheadle Airport (TIL), about 5 nm to the e, followed by Winters Aire Park Airport and Strathmore (D.J. Murray) Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.