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Calgary International Airport

Calgary, Canada

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Alberta's gateway to the world, connecting Canada's energy capital.

Opened

1938

Location

Calgary, Canada

Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the largest airport in Alberta and one of the busiest in Canada, serving the city of Calgary and a broad catchment area including southern Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan. It functions as a major hub for domestic, transborder, and international travel, with significant traffic driven by the oil and gas industry, tourism to the Rocky Mountains, and the Calgary Stampede. The airport is operated by the Calgary Airport Authority and underwent a major expansion with the opening of a new international terminal in 2016. YYC offers direct flights to destinations across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean, making it a critical node in Canada's aviation network. Located northeast of downtown Calgary, the airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,084 metres (3,557 feet) above sea level, one of the highest elevations among major Canadian airports, which can affect aircraft performance particularly in warm weather.

Terminals

YYC has one integrated terminal building with domestic, transborder (U.S.), and international concourses, including a dedicated international terminal (Terminal F/D area) opened in 2016.

Getting to & from

Calgary Transit's CTrain Red Line connects the airport directly to downtown Calgary, and numerous taxi, rideshare, and shuttle services are available.

Airlines here

Air Canada and WestJet use YYC as a major hub, with additional service from carriers including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, British Airways, and KLM.

Notable facts

›YYC is the fourth-busiest airport in Canada by passenger volume.
›The airport sits at an elevation of roughly 1,084 metres (3,557 ft), making it one of the highest major Canadian airports.
›WestJet was founded in Calgary in 1996 and maintains its headquarters near YYC.
›A major international terminal expansion was completed in 2016, significantly increasing capacity.
›The airport handles a large volume of charter and private aviation related to Alberta's energy sector.

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Route map (59 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air North Charter - Canada

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Routes

YYC → YEG4N · 737

YYC → YEG9M · D38 BEH DH3

YYC → YLL9M · BEH D38

YYC → YXS9M · DH3

YYC → DFWAA · M83 M80 738

YYC → JFKAA · 737

YYC → LASAA · 737

YYC → LAXAA · 737

YYC → LHRAA · 767

YYC → ORDAA · 737

YYC → PHXAA · 319 737

YYC → SANAA · 737

YYC → CUNAC · 319

YYC → DENAC · CRJ 738 737 CR7

YYC → EWRAC · E90

YYC → FRAAC · 77W

YYC → IAHAC · 738 CRA 320 739

YYC → LASAC · 319

YYC → LAXAC · 319

YYC → LHRAC · 333

YYC → NRTAC · 763

YYC → ORDAC · 737 CR7 738 320

YYC → PDXAC · CRJ

YYC → PVRAC · 319

YYC → SFOAC · CR7

YYC → SJDAC · 319

YYC → VRAAC · 319

YYC → YCGAC · DH3

YYC → YEGAC · DH3 CRJ DH4

YYC → YKAAC · DH3

YYC → YLWAC · DH3 CRJ

YYC → YMMAC · DH4 CRJ CRA

YYC → YOWAC · E90 320

YYC → YQFAC · BEH

YYC → YQLAC · BEH

YYC → YQRAC · DH4

YYC → YQUAC · DH3 DH4

YYC → YULAC · E90 319 320

YYC → YVRAC · E90 320 319 321

YYC → YWGAC · CRA

YYC → YXCAC · BEH

YYC → YXEAC · DH4

YYC → YXHAC · BEH

YYC → YYJAC · DH4

YYC → YYZAC · 321 320 319 E90

YYC → YZFAC · CRJ

YYC → SEAAS · DH4

YYC → LHRAY · 767

YYC → LHRBA · 767

YYC → AMSDL · 332

YYC → DFWDL · 73W

YYC → JFKDL · 736

YYC → LASDL · 73H 73W

YYC → LAXDL · 73W

YYC → MSPDL · 319

YYC → ORDDL · 73W

YYC → SLCDL · CR7 CR9

YYC → LHRIB · 767

YYC → AMSKL · 330

YYC → YEGKL · 737

Aircraft operating here

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City & Place Guide

Where the Rockies Meet the Prairie in Vibrant Western Style

Calgary is a dynamic city of over 1.3 million people in southern Alberta, famous for its proximity to the Canadian Rockies and its bold, entrepreneurial spirit. Once synonymous with oil wealth and cattle ranching, the city has evolved into a cosmopolitan hub with a thriving arts scene, world-class restaurants, and a growing tech sector.

The city is perhaps best known internationally for the Calgary Stampede, a ten-day rodeo and festival held every July that draws over one million visitors. Beyond that iconic event, Calgary offers stunning river valley parks, a walkable downtown core, and easy access to Banff National Park just 90 minutes to the west.

•Calgary Stampede — legendary annual rodeo, festival, and exhibition every July
•Banff National Park — breathtaking mountain scenery a 90-minute drive away
•Studio Bell (National Music Centre) — stunning building celebrating Canadian music history
•Calgary Zoo — one of Canada's largest zoos with diverse wildlife exhibits
•Prince's Island Park — beloved urban oasis on the Bow River perfect for strolling
•Glenbow Museum — rich collection covering Western Canadian art and Indigenous culture

Getting around: Calgary has an efficient and free-fare CTrain light rail system running two lines through the downtown core. Beyond the CTrain, Calgary Transit operates an extensive bus network across the city. Taxis and rideshares like Uber are widely available. Renting a car is strongly recommended for day trips to Banff or other mountain destinations.

Best time: Summer (June through August) offers warm sunny weather and coincides with the Calgary Stampede, making it the most popular and festive time to visit.

Local food: Try Alberta beef at a classic steakhouse, indulge in Indigenous-inspired bannock, and explore the lively 17th Avenue restaurant strip for craft beer, bison dishes, and global cuisine.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Encyclopaedia

Calgary International Airport, branded as YYC Calgary Airport, is an international airport that serves the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is located approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of downtown Calgary and covers an area of 20.82 square kilometres. With 19.4 million passengers and 205,086 aircraft movements in 2025, Calgary International is the busiest airport in Alberta and the fourth-busiest in Canada by both passenger traffic and aircraft movements. This airport is operated by the Calgary Airport Authority, and is served by the Calgary International Airport Emergency Response Service for aircraft rescue and firefighting protection.

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