The Rocky Mountain House Airport (CYRM) is only 7 kilometers (4.5) miles from town. The terminal is open 24 hours a day, self serve aviation fuel and a courtesy car are available 24 hours a day.
Private and commercial rotary and fixed-wing operators are located on site. The airport is a bomber base for Alberta Forestry
(Alberta Environment and Parks), and serves as a point of call for commercial, corporate, and general aviation.
Airport Code: CYRM
Time Zone: UTC 7(6) Mountain Standard Time
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Highways
Several major highways allow access to, and travel through, Clearwater County. Highway 11 runs west from Red Deer, through the County, to the Banff Park Boundary. Highway 12 runs west to Bentley, Highway 53 runs west to Rimbey, Highway 22 runs north to Drayton Valley and South to Sundre, Highway 54 provides access to Caroline in the West and Innisfail in the east.
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Fire Rating
Todays fire rating is High
Current Fire Rating:High
A fire restriction is in effect for the non-Forest Protection Area of Clearwater County.
The wildfire danger in Clearwater County is HIGH.
If you see smoke in the forest, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
For the most up-to-date information on fire ban status in Alberta, visit Alberta Fire Bans
Weather Forecast
Registration
Wildfire Update (RWF036) – May 17, 1:00 p.m.
Alberta Wildfire continues to respond to wildfire RWF036, which remains out of control and has grown to approximately 1,043 hectares. The fire is located about 5 km north of James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area, 30 km west of Sundre, and 20 km southwest of Burnstick Lake, near Highway 40 and Highway 584.
The area remains on evacuation alert (no mandatory evacuation order). Please avoid the area, give firefighters and aircraft plenty of space, and stay safe. Smoke may be visible but poses no risk to nearby communities.
Despite cooler weather and scattered snow/rain, crews are actively building containment along the north perimeter and working on interior hotspots today.
We’ll post updates as soon as new information is available.