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3About Athabasca, AB
Athabasca sits on the Athabasca River about 145 km north of Edmonton, reached mainly via Highway 2, with Highway 55 running east-west through town toward Barrhead, Westlock, Boyle, and Lac La Biche. It is a natural fuel and charging stop for anyone heading further north to Slave Lake or Fort McMurray, and the small Athabasca Regional Airport lies just south of downtown. Founded in 1877 as a Hudson's Bay Company post, it is one of Alberta's oldest towns and now serves as home base for Athabasca University's administration.
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Athabasca, AB is in Canada, at 54.720, -113.286 - about 85 km north-east of Westlock, AB.
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What is the closest airport to Athabasca, AB?
The closest airport to Athabasca, AB is Edmonton International Airport, 182 km (about 2 h 25 min by car).