Calgary International Airport Guide
Calgary International Airport sits 17 kilometres northeast of downtown Calgary, Alberta, serving as the primary gateway to the Canadian Rockies and the province's petroleum industry. The airport handled 18.9 million passengers in 2024 — a record at the time — and ranks as the fourth-busiest in Canada. It operates three runways, including a 4,267-metre strip that is Canada's longest.
WestJet is headquartered at YYC and uses the airport as its global hub, giving Calgary strong connectivity across North America, Europe, and select long-haul routes. Air Canada also maintains a significant focus city operation here. The airport added non-stop service to Reykjavik, Seoul, and Charlotte in 2024, reflecting continued route expansion.
The airport is managed by the Calgary Airport Authority under a long-term lease from Transport Canada. A US Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility at Concourse E enables passengers to clear US immigration before departure, simplifying connections at American airports. Elevation at 1,084 metres means the airport sits higher than most major Canadian airports, which influences aircraft performance calculations.
Services
5 of 6 availableCompare 29 listed options at Calgary International Airport, spanning parking, car rentals, lounges, hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Calgary International Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 19M passengers (2024)3 runwaysopened 1938
- Location
- 51.119, -114.010
- Operator
- Calgary Airport Authority
Terminals
2 terminalsCalgary International Airport has 2 passenger terminals — Domestic Terminal and International Terminal, handling both international and domestic flights for around 13 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Domestic TerminalMixed
Air Canada, WestJet, Flair Airlines, Air Transat, Porter Airlines, Air North, Central Mountain Air
Concourses Concourse A · Concourse B · Concourse C
- International TerminalInternational
WestJet, Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Icelandair
Concourses Concourse D · Concourse E
Nearby cities
4 citiesCalgary International Airport is closest to Calgary (20 km southwest), and also serves Airdrie, Okotoks and other nearby areas. With 4 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Calgary20 km southwest
- Airdrie27 km north
- Okotoks57 km south
- Cochrane62 km west
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