Swan Hills Airport (CEM5), Alberta
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Swan Hills Airport is a small airfield in Alberta, Canada, serving the town of Swan Hills. It sits closer to the region's general aviation activity than to any major metro area, with the nearest customs point of entry roughly 81 nautical miles away at CZVL.
Runways
Swan Hills Airport has one paved runway, 10/28, 4,500 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
Swan Hills Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport (CZVL), 81 NM away.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Nearby airfields
Swan Hills Airport has two airfields within 44 NM. The closest is Whitecourt Airport (CYZU), 34.20 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CEM5
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$600.00 catering order at CEM5.
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The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the runway at Swan Hills Airport?
Swan Hills Airport has a single paved runway, 10/28, measuring 4,500 feet long and 100 feet wide. The surface is asphalt, and this is the only runway serving the field.
Does CEM5 have on-site customs clearance?
Swan Hills Airport (CEM5) does not have customs listed as available on site. The nearest customs airport is CZVL, located approximately 81 nautical miles away, so operators requiring clearance should plan to route through that facility.
What airports are near Swan Hills Airport for diversion planning?
Whitecourt Airport lies about 34 nautical miles southwest of Swan Hills Airport, and Slave Lake Airport is about 43 nautical miles to the northeast. Both are useful reference points for dispatchers planning routings or alternates in the area around CEM5.