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Fort Albany Airport

IATA YFAICAO CYFA🇨🇦 Fort Albany
Coordinates
52.2035°N, 81.6952°W
Elevation
48 ft (15 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-ON
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.7° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:00
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
20:21
Civil dusk
20:57

About 13h 45m 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 Albany Airport

Fort Albany Airport is located adjacent to the Indian reserve, Fort Albany 67 of the Fort Albany First Nation, Ontario, Canada. It has a singular, gravel runway designated runway 10/28 that is 3,601 by 100 ft. The airport has one passenger terminal capable of accommodating approximately 50 passengers. There is also a cargo facility at the airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Fort Albany Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: CYAT.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 283,601 ft / 1,098 m100 ftGrvlUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 11% of observations, averaging 9 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan43%-3,707 ft
Feb53%-3,903 ft
Mar59%-3,343 ft
Apr52%-2,215 ft
May46%-1,433 ft
Jun59%-282 ft
Jul63%260 ft
Aug57%-10 ft
Sep48%-433 ft
Oct43%-1,143 ft
Nov31%-1,897 ft
Dec36%-3,127 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-3,903260 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fort Albany Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fort Albany Airport?

The ICAO code for Fort Albany Airport is CYFA, and its IATA code is YFA.

Where is Fort Albany Airport located?

Fort Albany Airport is small airport located in Fort Albany, Canada, at an elevation of 48 ft (15 m).

How many runways does Fort Albany Airport have?

Fort Albany Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,601 ft / 1,098 m.

What time zone is Fort Albany Airport in?

Fort Albany Airport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fort Albany Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Albany Airport is approximately 10.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fort Albany Airport?

The nearest airport to Fort Albany Airport is Kashechewan Airport (ZKE), about 4.8 nm to the n, followed by Attawapiskat Airport and Moosonee Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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