CFB Suffield
Canadian Forces Base Suffield (also CFB Suffield) is a Canadian Forces base, host to the largest army training area in Canada. It is located in southeastern Alberta, 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) north-northwest of Suffield, 50 km (31 mi) northwest of the city of Medicine Hat and 250 km (160 mi) southeast of Calgary. It is accessible via Highway 884, a public road that bisects the main hub section of the base.
CFB Suffield BFC Suffield (French) | |||||||||||
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CFB Suffield in Alberta. The north edge of the base is over 40 km (25 mi) long. | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Military | ||||||||||
| Owner | Government of Canada | ||||||||||
| Operator | Department of National Defence | ||||||||||
| Location | Cypress County, Alberta | ||||||||||
| Built | 1971 | ||||||||||
| Commander | LCol C. D. Claggett | ||||||||||
| Occupants | Defence Research and Development Canada British Army Training Unit Suffield | ||||||||||
| Time zone | MST (UTC−07:00) | ||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC−06:00) | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 2,525 ft / 770 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 50°16′24″N 111°10′30″W | ||||||||||
| Website | army | ||||||||||
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CYSD Location in Alberta | |||||||||||
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The base has its own radio station, CKBF-FM, which airs programming for both the Canadian and British military personnel stationed at the base. The Crown Village of Ralston is located on base lands.
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