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Cowley Airport

IATA YYMICAO CYYMLocal YYM🇨🇦 Cowley
Coordinates
49.6364°N, 114.0940°W
Elevation
3,876 ft (1,181 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-AB
Time zone
Edmonton(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
13.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:03
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
21:41
Civil dusk
22:22

About 15h 55m 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 Cowley Airport

Cowley 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

CYYM

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.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 294,330 ft / 1,320 m300 ftTurfUnlitOpen
03 / 213,600 ft / 1,097 m300 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
V300 AIRWAY MEA: 14000MSLClass BControlled14000 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V300 AIRWAY MEA: 14000MSLClass EControlled2200 ft GND14000 ft MSL
COWLEY TOPClass FControlledFL280FL400
CYA201(S) COWLEY, AB OCSL DAYLIGHT BY NOTAMClass FControlled18000 ft MSLFL280

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
Castle River Wind Farm3,957 ft
Castle River Wind Farm3,970 ft
Castle River Wind Farm3,950 ft
Castle River Wind Farm3,986 ft
Kettles Hill Windfarm3,976 ft
Castle River Wind Farm3,990 ft
Castle River Wind Farm3,983 ft
Castle River Wind Farm3,983 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cowley Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cowley Airport?

The ICAO code for Cowley Airport is CYYM, and its IATA code is YYM.

Where is Cowley Airport located?

Cowley Airport is small airport located in Cowley, Canada, at an elevation of 3,876 ft (1,181 m).

How many runways does Cowley Airport have?

Cowley Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,330 ft / 1,320 m.

What time zone is Cowley Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Cowley Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cowley Airport is approximately 13.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cowley Airport?

The nearest airport to Cowley Airport is Pincher Creek Airport (WPC), about 7.9 nm to the sse, followed by Fort Macleod Airport and Beck Farm Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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