Edmonton International Airport is a large airport serving Edmonton, Canada. Its IATA code is YEG and its ICAO code is CYEG. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,373 ft (723 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 11,000 ft (3,353 m) long. Local time follows the America/Edmonton time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YEG
- ICAO code
- CYEG
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 2,373 ft (723 m)
- Coordinates
- 53.3097, -113.5800
- Time zone
- America/Edmonton
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 11,000 ft · 3,353 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12/30 | 10,200 ft · 3,109 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Edmonton International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YZU Whitecourt Airport | Whitecourt, Canada | 172 km · 107 mi |
| YBY Bonnyville Airport | Bonnyville, Canada | 217 km · 135 mi |
| YLL Lloydminster Airport | Lloydminster, Canada | 233 km · 145 mi |
| YYC Calgary International Airport | Calgary, Canada | 245 km · 152 mi |
| YMM Fort McMurray International Airport | Fort McMurray, Canada | 401 km · 249 mi |
| YPE Peace River Airport | Peace River, Canada | 408 km · 254 mi |
| YQL Lethbridge County Airport | Lethbridge, Canada | 413 km · 257 mi |
| YXH Medicine Hat Regional Airport | Medicine Hat, Canada | 416 km · 258 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YEG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,187 | 1,359 | 1,181 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,172 | 1,971 | 1,713 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,277 | 2,036 | 1,770 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,967 | 2,465 | 2,142 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,809 | 4,231 | 3,677 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,157 | 4,447 | 3,865 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,314 | 4,545 | 3,949 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,885 | 4,899 | 4,257 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,572 | 5,326 | 4,628 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,896 | 5,528 | 4,803 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,682 | 6,637 | 5,768 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,854 | 6,744 | 5,861 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,215 | 6,968 | 6,055 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,014 | 8,086 | 7,027 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,293 | 8,260 | 7,177 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,656 | 9,728 | 8,454 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AAS | TWR VFR ADVSY SVC | 118.300 |
| APP | APP | 118.300 |
| ARR | ARR | 120.500 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.000 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 124.100 |
| DEP | DEP | 133.650 |
| FSS | RDO | 122.500 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| INFO | EXEC FLT CTR | 122.950 |
| INFO | FLT TECH AVN INC | 123.000 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Edmonton International Airport?
The IATA code of Edmonton International Airport is YEG and its ICAO code is CYEG.
Where is Edmonton International Airport located?
Edmonton International Airport is in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at 53.3097, -113.5800.
What time zone is Edmonton International Airport in?
Edmonton International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Edmonton. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Edmonton International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 11,000 ft (3,353 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Edmonton International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Whitecourt Airport (YZU), about 172 km (107 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.