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Rainbow Lake Airport

IATA YOPICAO CYOP🇨🇦 Rainbow Lake
Coordinates
58.4914°N, 119.4080°W
Elevation
1,759 ft (536 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-AB
Time zone
Edmonton(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
16.7° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:50
Sunrise
08:30
Sunset
18:59
Civil dusk
19:39

About 10h 29m 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 Rainbow Lake Airport

Rainbow 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.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

CYOP

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
09 / 274,539 ft / 1,383 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UNICATF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rainbow Lake Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rainbow Lake Airport?

The ICAO code for Rainbow Lake Airport is CYOP, and its IATA code is YOP.

Where is Rainbow Lake Airport located?

Rainbow Lake Airport is medium airport located in Rainbow Lake, Canada, at an elevation of 1,759 ft (536 m).

How many runways does Rainbow Lake Airport have?

Rainbow Lake Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,539 ft / 1,383 m.

What time zone is Rainbow Lake Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rainbow Lake Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rainbow Lake Airport is approximately 16.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rainbow Lake Airport?

The nearest airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is Mobil Bistcho Airport (CFV3), about 60.3 nm to the nne, followed by Helmet Airport and Paramount Bistcho Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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