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Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport

IATA NMLICAO CER4🇨🇦 Fort McMurray
Coordinates
57.0556°N, 111.5740°W
Elevation
1,046 ft (319 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-AB
Time zone
Edmonton(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
13.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:59
Sunrise
04:58
Sunset
22:08
Civil dusk
23:07

About 17h 10m 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 Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport

Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake 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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 295,437 ft / 1,657 m100 ftTreated GravelLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFMildred Lake Traffic123.200 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
EDMONTON, AB CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V21 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
EDMONTON, AB CAEClass EControlled12500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
FORT MCMURRAY, CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled3500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
V21 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
Obstacle410 ft994 ft
Obstacle377 ft1,066 ft
Obstacle361 ft1,050 ft
Obstacle344 ft1,184 ft
Obstacle344 ft1,194 ft
Obstacle230 ft1,024 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport?

Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport uses the IATA code NML.

Where is Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport located?

Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport is small airport located in Fort McMurray, Canada, at an elevation of 1,046 ft (319 m).

How many runways does Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport have?

Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,437 ft / 1,657 m.

What time zone is Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport in?

Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport is in the America/Edmonton time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport is approximately 13.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport?

The nearest airport to Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport is Fort MacKay/Albian Aerodrome (JHL), about 11.3 nm to the nne, followed by Fort Mackay / Horizon Airport and Muskeg Tower Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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