Coronation Airport (YCT)
🇨🇦 Coronation, Canada
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Coronation Airport operates a basic terminal building serving the agricultural heartland of east-central Alberta from its location one nautical mile south of town at 2,595 feet elevation. The Town of Coronation manages this essential rural infrastructure, maintaining limited operating hours from 15:30-23:30 UTC Monday through Friday, with seasonal closure from December 25 through January 1 reflecting reduced winter agricultural aviation activity. The terminal facility provides fundamental shelter and coordination space for pilots and agricultural operators, though visitor reports indicate the building requires maintenance and modernization to better serve current operational needs.
The terminal accommodates the seasonal rhythms of prairie agriculture, with peak activity during spring planting and summer crop protection seasons when aerial applicators base their operations here. Basic pilot facilities include a weather briefing area and operations coordination space, essential for agricultural aviation safety in the variable prairie weather environment. The building serves as the contact point for fuel coordination and ground services, though amenities remain minimal with no food service, limited seating, and basic restroom facilities requiring users to be self-sufficient for extended ground time.
Operational support focuses on agricultural aviation requirements, with tie-down areas for crop dusting aircraft and coordination facilities for aerial application services supporting surrounding wheat, canola, and barley operations. The gravel runway environment means the terminal often serves as a refuge during weather delays when surface conditions deteriorate, making the facility's shelter function critical despite its basic amenities. Emergency communication equipment connects to regional services, though response times to this rural location require careful safety planning for all operations.
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Coronation Airport (YCT) serves the agricultural community of Coronation, Alberta, from its location 1 nautical mile south of town at 2,595 feet elevation. The airport's rural location means emergency services response times may be extended, requiring heightened safety awareness during operations. The gravel surface requires special attention during wet conditions when aircraft performance and braking effectiveness can be significantly reduced. The airport serves as a base for aerial application services supporting the surrounding wheat, canola, and barley farming operations that dominate the local economy.
The aerodrome operator (403-578-3679) provides essential coordination for the mix of agricultural spraying operations, crop dusting, and general aviation traffic that characterizes this rural Alberta facility. The facility operates with a gravel runway 12/30 that can become soft and challenging after rain or during spring thaw conditions, requiring pilots to assess surface conditions carefully before landing. Summer agricultural spraying seasons create periods of high activity with multiple aircraft operations, while winter months see minimal traffic except for essential services. Fuel services may be limited and require advance coordination, particularly for transient aircraft unfamiliar with local procedures.
Weather conditions typical of Alberta's prairie environment affect operations, with strong winds, thunderstorms, and winter blizzards creating operational challenges throughout the year. Ground transportation is extremely limited in this small agricultural town, requiring advance arrangements for pickup services or taxi availability from the limited local providers. Operating hours are limited to 15:30-23:30 UTC, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, with closure from December 25 through January 1, reflecting the seasonal nature of agricultural aviation activities. Pilots should carry extra water and emergency supplies as mentioned in local advisories, as the remote location and limited facilities can create challenges during extended weather delays or aircraft maintenance issues.
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• Gravel runway 12/30 can be soft after rain at this airport.
• Schedule ground rides ahead and carry extra water for the wait.
• Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.
• Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.
Quick Facts
Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
75 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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Last updated: June 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources