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Calgary International Airport (CYYC/YYC)

Calgary, Canada·Large Airport

CYYC is the ICAO code for Calgary International Airport (IATA YYC), located in Calgary, Canada.

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Airport guide

Calgary International Airport (CYYC) sits 10 miles northeast of downtown Calgary, Alberta. Of the four runways (longest 14,000 ft), the longest is typically long enough for large-cabin and ultra-long-range jets. Multiple FBOs (Skyservice Calgary, Avjet Holdings) handle business movements. Field elevation 3,557 ft, with summer density-altitude considerations. Calgary's flow: Alberta oil-and-gas corporate community (Suncor, Cenovus, Imperial Oil, CNRL), plus the structural Banff and Lake Louise tourism transit (Banff is 90 min west by car). Calgary Stampede (early July) is the structural event peak. Ground time to downtown Calgary is 20 minutes; Banff is 90.

Background from Wikipedia

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 18.9 million passengers in 2024 and 202,497 aircraft movements in 2023, 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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Frequently asked questions about Calgary International Airport

What is CYYC airport?+
CYYC is the ICAO code for Calgary International Airport (IATA YYC), located in Calgary, Canada.
What does YYC stand for?+
YYC is the IATA code for Calgary International Airport (ICAO CYYC) in Calgary, Canada.
Where is Calgary International Airport?+
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary, Canada.
Does Calgary International Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes, Calgary International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Calgary International Airport?+
The longest runway at Calgary International Airport measures 14,000 ft (4,267 m).
What is the elevation of Calgary International Airport?+
Calgary International Airport sits at 3,557 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Calgary International Airport in?+
Calgary International Airport operates on America/Edmonton.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Calgary International Airport?+
SkyAccess currently tracks 9 departing and 8 arriving private-jet empty legs at Calgary International Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.

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