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Alert Bay Airport (CYAL/YAL) — Alert Bay, Canada

Alert Bay Airport (CYAL/YAL) serves Alert Bay, Canada. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 240 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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63% Data Complete 33 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Aug 8
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 00:00Z
2026-07-212026-08-08
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: CYAL
  • Name: Alert Bay Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 50.582199
  • Longitude: -126.916
  • Elevation: 240 ft
  • Country: Canada
  • Municipality: Alert Bay
  • IATA Code: YAL
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Vancouver
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 884x23m
  • Surface: ASPHALT
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 122.800 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 250-974-5213
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Canada Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting
Private / GA Operations:

No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.

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Active NOTAMs

R0863/26 info
OBST LGT U/S TOWER 503452N 1265504W (APRX 639FT SSW AD) 255FT AGL, 480FT AMSL.
2026-09-11 15:47:00 2026-10-15 18:00:00
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does CYAL require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Alert Bay Airport (Canada).
Where is CYAL located?
Alert Bay Airport (CYAL) is located in Alert Bay, Canada.
What is the IATA code for CYAL?
The IATA code for Alert Bay Airport is YAL.
How long is the runway at CYAL?
The main runway at Alert Bay Airport (09/27) measures 884x23m.