CFB Edmonton

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Canadian Forces Base Edmonton
CYED airside.jpg
Characteristics
ICAO code CYED
IATA code YED
Coordinates

53 ° 40 ′ 5 ″  N , 113 ° 28 ′ 19 ″  W Coordinates: 53 ° 40 ′ 5 ″  N , 113 ° 28 ′ 19 ″  W
Height above MSL 685 m (2247  ft )
Basic data
opening 1955
closure 1994
operator Department of National Defense



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CFB Edmonton , also known as Edmonton Garrison or "Steele Barracks", is a Canadian armed forces base located near Edmonton , Alberta , Canada .

history

The airfield began its operations at the end of the First World War and was significantly involved in the development of the northern regions of the country. During the Second World War , the airfield was used by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as an education and training center under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. There was an Elementary Flying Training School and the Air Observers School on the base. Another training facility, the Initial Training School, was located at the University of Alberta .

The two runways were closed in 1994.

units

Around 4,500 soldiers and 500 reservists are stationed at the military base. In addition, around 500 civilian employees and around 7500 family members are based at the base.

  • 408th Tactical Helicopter Squadron
  • 418th Squadron RCAF - 418 City of Edmonton Air Reserve Squadron
  • 435th Transport Squadron
  • 440th Transport and Rescue Squadron
  • 447th Transport Helicopter Squadron