Steen River Airport (Transport Canada identifier : CEX5) is a registered aerodrome located in the Canadian province of Alberta. The airfield lies approximately 2 NM (about 3.7 km) north of the hamlet of Steen River, which is situated in Mackenzie County in north‑western Alberta.
Facilities
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Runway | One gravel runway, designated 12/30, with a length of roughly 2 400 ft (732 m) and a width of about 60 ft (18 m). |
| Elevation | Approximately 1 800 ft (550 m) above sea level. |
| Operations | Uncontrolled, daylight‑only operations. No runway lighting, instrument approach procedures, or air traffic control services are provided. |
| Services | No scheduled commercial airline service. The aerodrome is primarily used for general aviation, charter flights, and occasional medevac or corporate operations supporting regional resource‑development activities. |
Ownership and Use
The airport is privately owned and operated, serving the local community and nearby industrial activities, notably oil‑and‑gas exploration and forestry operations. It is listed in the Canada Flight Supplement, which provides official information for pilots.
Historical Context
- The aerodrome was established in the early 2000s to improve accessibility to the remote Steen River area.
- In 2019, extensive wild‑fire activity in the region temporarily limited access to the airport, though the field remained usable for emergency and essential flights.
Regulatory Status
Steen River Airport is classified as a registered aerodrome under Transport Canada regulations. As such, it meets the minimum safety and operational standards required for public use but does not have the full certification status of larger commercial airports.
References
- Transport Canada. Canada Flight Supplement (official aerodrome directory).
- Mackenzie County land‑use and infrastructure documents (regional planning records).
All information presented is derived from publicly available governmental aviation publications and regional planning sources.
