5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“⭐ Overall Rating: 5/5 Edmonton International Airport provides a comfortable and stress-free travel experience.”
Ravi Singh5★ on Google
Airports / Canada / YEG
Large airport · YEG
Edmonton International Airport.
Edmonton, Canada · 2,373 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
6,894 ratings
3
Operators based
2,373
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Edmonton, CanadaELEV 2,373 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
6,894
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2,373
Field elevation
feet above sea level
69
Nearest alternate
nm to YQF
Field standing
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
69 nm
To the nearest alternate
Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF).
Overview
Located in Edmonton, Canada, Edmonton International Airport (CYEG / YEG) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 2,373 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Airco Aircraft Charters, LTD., Aurora Jet Partners, and Lonach Global Charter base aircraft at YEG. Useful alternates include Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF, 69 nm), Whitecourt Airport (YZU, 93 nm), and Edson Airport (YET, 104 nm). YEG offers 2 runways, the longest 11,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of YEG vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from YEG, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“🚗 Accessibility & Parking: Parking options were convenient, and access to the airport was straightforward.”
Ravi Singh5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“👥 Staff: Airport staff were friendly, professional, and willing to assist when needed.”
Ravi Singh5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Edmonton International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
CYEG
IATA
YEG
FAA / Local
CYEG
Elevation
2,373 ft
Coordinates
53.3097° N · 113.5800° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 2,373 ft, YEG sits higher than 94% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,000 ft
- 02/2011,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/3010,200 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,000 ft
YEG's 11,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 69nmYQFRed Deer Regional AirportSpringbrook
- 93nmYZUWhitecourt AirportWhitecourt
- 104nmYETEdson AirportEdson
- 117nmYBYBonnyville AirportBonnyville
- 126nmYLLLloydminster AirportLloydminster
- 126nmYZHSlave Lake AirportSlave Lake
Location
Open the full mapCYEG · Edmonton International Airport · Edmonton, Canada
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YEG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 485 nm | 1h 32m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 593 nm | 1h 47m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 755 nm | 2h 9m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 865 nm | 2h 25m |
| Denver (DEN) | 886 nm | 2h 28m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 889 nm | 2h 28m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,010 nm | 2h 45m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,036 nm | 2h 49m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YEG?
- Edmonton International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 YEG?
- Edmonton International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at YEG?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Edmonton International Airport as a home base, including Airco Aircraft Charters, LTD., Aurora Jet Partners, Lonach Global Charter. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to YEG?
- The closest alternate is Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF), about 69 nm away, followed by Whitecourt Airport (YZU) at 93 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YEG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 32m (485 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 47m (593 nm), Salt Lake City about 2h 9m (755 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.