Image of CC-118 parked at 4 Wing Cold Lake facing a bright red sunrise. Photo: Corporal I Thompson, Imagery Technician, 4 Wing Imaging, CFB Cold Lake, AB. CK02-2015-0941-007
Residents across the Lakeland region, including areas near Bonnyville and possibly as far south as Lloydminster, may notice increased military air traffic over the next several weeks.
4 Wing Cold Lake squadrons are conducting night flying training from October 27 to December 5, 2025, with a pause between November 5 and 17. Flights will not extend past 11 p.m. and will exclude weekends and statutory holidays.
The base said the training is a key part of maintaining operational readiness for both aircrew and ground teams.
4 Wing noted it remains mindful of the Lakeland community and said the exercises are not intended to disturb residents, but night-time training is essential to maintain flight proficiency and mission capability.
