Calgary International (CYYC), Alberta
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Calgary International Airport (CYYC) is a Tier 1 facility serving the Calgary metropolitan area from a field elevation of 3,557 feet. The airport fields three paved runways, including a 14,000-foot concrete strip capable of handling the largest transport-category aircraft, and holds AOE and AOE / CARGO customs designations for international arrivals. Nearby general aviation traffic is served by Airdrie Aerodrome and Calgary / Springbank Airport, both within roughly 14 nautical miles.
Runways
Calgary International has three paved runways. The longest, 17L/35R, is 14,000 ft long and 200 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
Calgary International has Canada Border Services Agency clearance available onsite, under a restricted regime rather than general clearance. The terms that apply to a given flight must be confirmed before departure.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Calgary International recorded 18,841 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at CYYC concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July at 1,956 operations against a February low of 1,290, based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 1,956 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Climate
Calgary International averages 2.2 days above 90°F in August, 30.1 freeze days in December and 1.6 snow days in March. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 74.3°F, and January the coldest, at 29.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Nearby airfields
Calgary International has five airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Airdrie Aerodrome, 9.17 NM north.
Part of the Calgary and Edmonton area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CYYC
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Frequently asked questions
What customs facilities are available at CYYC?
Calgary International Airport operates as a designated Airport of Entry with a separate cargo customs designation (AOE; AOE / CARGO). Customs clearance is available onsite for arriving international flights, subject to standard advance notice requirements. Operators should confirm current CBSA procedures before filing a flight plan into CYYC. This dual AOE and AOE / CARGO status supports both passenger and freight operations crossing into Canada at this location.
What is the longest runway at Calgary International Airport (CYYC)?
The longest runway at Calgary International Airport is 17L/35R, a concrete surface measuring 14,000 feet in length and 200 feet wide. CYYC also offers 17R/35L, an asphalt runway at 12,675 feet, and a shorter crosswind runway, 11/29, at 8,000 feet. All three runways are paved and share the same 200-foot width. This runway configuration supports large transport-category aircraft and heavy business jet operations.
How busy is business aviation traffic at CYYC?
Business aviation traffic at Calgary International Airport totaled 18,841 operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, which tracks cross-border traffic seen by the FAA rather than the airport's full operational count. This figure represents a portion of the airport's 197,734 total annual operations reported for the same year. Monthly volumes ranged from a low near 1,290 in February to a peak above 1,950 in July. Dispatchers routing through CYYC should note this seasonal spread when planning ramp and handling coordination.
Does business aviation traffic at CYYC vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Calgary International Airport shows a clear seasonal pattern based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Volumes are lowest in winter months, with February recording 1,290 operations, and climb through spring into a summer peak of 1,956 operations in July. Traffic stays elevated through August and September before declining into the November and December period. This pattern reflects the cross-border traffic captured by the FAA rather than CYYC's total year-round activity.
What are winter operating conditions like at Calgary International Airport?
Calgary International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,557 feet and experiences sustained cold-weather conditions through much of the year. December, January, and February each average close to 30 days per month with temperatures below 32°F, and snow accumulation of at least one inch is recorded on roughly one day per month across those months, based on climate normal estimates. Maximum temperatures during this stretch stay in the low 30s Fahrenheit. Dispatchers planning winter operations at CYYC should account for extended cold-soak conditions and de-icing considerations.