VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Calgary International Airport

Large International Airport · Calgary, AB, Canada

Conditions are good for visual flight at Calgary International Airport. It's 55°F with 35% humidity. Winds from 190° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 26,000 ft.

ICAOCYYCIATAYYC

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-8--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation3,557ft1,084 m

Longest runway14,000ft4,267 m

Runways33 lighted

Coordinates51.12, -114.0151°07'07.8"N 114°00'35.8"W

ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

1 h 6 min ago

55°F13°C · Dew 28°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

190° @ 3 kt

Visibility25 sm
Ceiling26,000 ft AGL
Humidity35%
Altimeter29.83 inHg
Pressure1010.2 hPa
GustsNone

Few 15,000′Broken 26,000′

Conditions are good for visual flight at Calgary International Airport. It's 55°F with 35% humidity. Winds from 190° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 26,000 ft.

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR CYYC 281700Z 19003KT 25SM FEW150 BKN260 13/M02 A2983 RMK AC1CI5 SLP120 DENSITY ALT 4400FT

Decoded — plain language

Wind190° @ 3 kt

Visibility25 sm

Temperature55°F / 13°C

Dew point28°F · 35% RH

Altimeter29.83 inHg

Ceiling26,000 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 15,000′, Broken 26,000′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 17:00Z·Calgary Intl, AB, CA·1 h 6 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Mon 18:00Z – Tue 18:00Z

InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
VFRWindVariable @ 3 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 15,000′, Broken 26,000′
BecomingMon 18:00Zuntil Mon 22:00Z
VFRWind260° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 15,000′, Broken 26,000′
Now
BecomingMon 22:00Zuntil Tue 02:00Z
VFRWind190° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 15,000′, Broken 26,000′
FromTue 02:00Zuntil Tue 15:00Z
VFRWind230° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 16,000′, Overcast 22,000′
BecomingTue 15:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
VFRWind280° @ 10 G20 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 16,000′, Overcast 22,000′

RAW

TAF CYYC 281740Z 2818/2918 VRB03KT P6SM FEW150 BKN260
  BECMG 2818/2820 26010KT
  BECMG 2822/2824 19008KT
  FM290200 23010KT P6SM BKN160 OVC220
  BECMG 2915/2917 28010G20KT RMK NXT FCST BY 282100Z

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:40Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

17L/35R

17L

Headwind3 kt

Crosswind1 kt from R

★ Best

35R

Tailwind3 kt

Crosswind1 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

3 total

17L/35R◐ lit

14,000 ft4,267 × 200 ft · Concrete

17R/35L◐ lit

12,675 ft3,863 × 200 ft · Asphalt

11/29◐ lit

8,000 ft2,438 × 200 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

17 listed

ATIS128.225Automatic Terminal Information System

Clearance120.825Calgary Clearance

Ground121.90South Ground

Ground125.35North Ground

Tower118.40Calgary Tower, (W)

Tower118.875Calgary Tower, (E)

Tower236.60Calgary Tower, (E)

Departure119.80Calgary Departures

VFR ADV119.40VFR Advisories

Ramp121.30Apron I, 12-07Z

RCO123.375Edmonton Radio (FISE)

ARR123.85Calgary Arrivals (W)

PAL124.525Edmonton Centre

ARR125.90Calgary Arrivals (E)

ARR126.525Calgary Arrivals

Ramp129.70Apron II, 12-08Z

PAL133.30Edmonton Centre

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

IYC

CalgaryDME

111.50 MHz1.3 NM203° SW

CalgaryNDB

344 kHz4.4 NM121° SE

ZYC

SarceeNDB

254 kHz4.7 NM355° N

YYC

CalgaryVOR-DME

116.70 MHz4.8 NM093° E

ZCA

BlackfootNDB

233 kHz5.2 NM185° S

PigeonNDB

388 kHz23.8 NM260° W

Turner ValleyNDB

299 kHz26.0 NM212° SW

Olds-DidsburyNDB

376 kHz35.7 NM354° N

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point