YEG
Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton · CanadaICAO CYEG
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is an airport serving Edmonton, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 53° 18' 34.9" N, 113° 34' 48.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,373 feet (723 meters) above sea level. With 38 direct destinations served by 17 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Edmonton (GMT-6).
Destinations
38
Airlines
17
Elevation ft
2,373/ 723m
America/Edmonton
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YEG
ICAO Code
CYEG
City
Edmonton
Country
Canada
Elevation
2,373 ft
Local Time
11:40 AM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:53.3097°
Longitude:-113.5800°
Popular Routes from YEG
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YZF | Yellowknife, Canada | 634 mi | 1h 42m | short-haul | 260 kg | View |
| YMM | Fort Mcmurray, Canada | 250 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 103 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 1,358 mi | 3h 14m | medium-haul | 341 kg | View |
| PHX | Phoenix, United States | 1,374 mi | 3h 16m | medium-haul | 345 kg | View |
| YVR | Vancouver, Canada | 504 mi | 1h 27m | short-haul | 207 kg | View |
| YWG | Winnipeg, Canada | 740 mi | 1h 54m | short-haul | 303 kg | View |
| YYC | Calgary, Canada | 153 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 63 kg | View |
| DEN | Denver, United States | 1,019 mi | 2h 36m | medium-haul | 256 kg | View |
| EWR | Newark, United States | 2,023 mi | 4h 30m | medium-haul | 508 kg | View |
| IAH | Houston, United States | 1,854 mi | 4h 11m | medium-haul | 466 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YEG
17 active airlines serving Edmonton International Airport.
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air North Charter - Canada
4NCanada
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Canadian North
5TCanada
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
First Air
7FCanada
Icelandair
FIIceland
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Northwestern Air
J3Canada
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Edmonton International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Deer Regional Airport | YQF | Red Deer Industrial | Canada | 127 km |
| Calgary International Airport | YYC | Calgary | Canada | 246 km |
| Lloydminster Airport | YLL | Lloydminster | Canada | 234 km |
| Lethbridge County Airport | YQL | Lethbridge | Canada | 413 km |
| Glacier Park International Airport | FCA | Kalispell | United States | 558 km |
| Fort McMurray Airport | YMM | Fort Mcmurray | Canada | 402 km |
| Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport | YXC | Cranbrook | Canada | 439 km |
| Medicine Hat Airport | YXH | Medicine Hat | Canada | 416 km |
Other Airports in Canada
Abbotsford Airport
YXXAbbotsford
Akulivik Airport
AKVAkulivik
Anahim Lake Airport
YAAAnahim Lake
Wapekeka Airport
YAXAngling Lake
Old Arctic Bay Airport
YABArctic Bay
Attawapiskat Airport
YATAttawapiskat
Aupaluk Airport
YPJAupaluk
CFB Bagotville
YBGBagotville
Baie Comeau Airport
YBCBaie Comeau
Baker Lake Airport
YBKBaker Lake
Bathurst Airport
ZBFBathurst
Bearskin Lake Airport
XBEBearskin Lake
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 53° 18' 34.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 113° 34' 48.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 53.309700
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -113.580002
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Edmonton
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 11:40 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,373 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 723 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Edmonton International Airport?
The IATA code for Edmonton International Airport is YEG, and its ICAO code is CYEG. The airport is located in Edmonton, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YEG?
There are 38 direct destinations available from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Edmonton, Canada.
What airlines fly from YEG?
There are 17 airlines operating from YEG, including Air Canada, Air North Charter - Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Canadian North, and more.
What timezone is Edmonton International Airport in?
Edmonton International Airport is in the America/Edmonton timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Edmonton International Airport?
Edmonton International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,373 feet (723 meters) above sea level.
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