Airports / Canada / CYBW
Calgary / Springbank Airport.
Calgary, Canada · 3,940 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
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62 ratings
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Operators based
3,940
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#55 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 62 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Overview
Calgary / Springbank Airport (CYBW) sits in Calgary, Canada, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 3,940 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CYBW for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Calgary International Airport (YYC, 14 nm), Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF, 67 nm), and Pincher Creek Airport (WPC, 96 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,000-foot paved runway, CYBW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from CYBW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under YBW. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Calgary.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYBW
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
CYBW
Elevation
3,940 ft
Coordinates
51.1040° N · 114.3694° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 3,940 ft, CYBW sits higher than 100% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,000 ft
- 17/355,000 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/263,423 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
CYBW's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmYYCCalgary International AirportCalgary
- 67nmYQFRed Deer Regional AirportSpringbrook
- 96nmWPCPincher Creek AirportPincher Creek
- 99nmCYGEGolden AirportGolden
- 105nmYXCCranbrook/Canadian Rockies International AirportCranbrook
- 107nmYQLLethbridge County AirportLethbridge
Location
Open the full mapCYBW · Calgary / Springbank Airport · Calgary, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CYBW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 380 nm | 1h 17m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 474 nm | 1h 30m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 627 nm | 1h 51m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 756 nm | 2h 9m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 780 nm | 2h 13m |
| Denver (DEN) | 787 nm | 2h 14m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 878 nm | 2h 27m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 902 nm | 2h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CYBW?
- Calgary / Springbank Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CYBW?
- Calgary / Springbank Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CYBW?
- The closest alternate is Calgary International Airport (YYC), about 14 nm away, followed by Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CYBW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 17m (380 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 30m (474 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 51m (627 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.