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Airports / Canada / YYC
Large airport · YYC
Calgary International Airport.
Calgary, Canada · 3,557 ft elevation. 5 charter operators based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
14,147 ratings
5
Operators based
3,557
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Calgary, CanadaELEV 3,557 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
14,147
Google reviews
ratings on Google
5
Based operators
charter operators on the field
3,557
Field elevation
feet above sea level
14
Nearest alternate
nm to CYBW
Field standing
5 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 90% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Calgary / Springbank Airport (CYBW).
Overview
Located in Calgary, Canada, Calgary International Airport (CYYC / YYC) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 3,557 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, YYC is a home base: Guardian Helicopters Canada, Kenn Borek Air Ltd, and North Cariboo Air operate from the field, 5 in all. The closest alternate fields are Calgary / Springbank Airport (CYBW, 14 nm), Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF, 64 nm), and Pincher Creek Airport (WPC, 96 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 14,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from YYC are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as McCall Field. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from YYC to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Sufficient number of food and coffee places including at least 2 Tim Hortons!”
Igor Chanin5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The stuff is friendly and accommodating.”
Igor Chanin5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Calgary International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
CYYC
IATA
YYC
FAA / Local
CYYC
Elevation
3,557 ft
Coordinates
51.1188° N · 114.0099° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 3,557 ft, YYC sits higher than 98% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 14,000 ft
- 17L/35R14,000 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
- 17R/35L12,675 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/298,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 14,000 ft
YYC's 14,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators5
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmCYBWCalgary / Springbank AirportCalgary
- 64nmYQFRed Deer Regional AirportSpringbrook
- 96nmWPCPincher Creek AirportPincher Creek
- 101nmYQLLethbridge County AirportLethbridge
- 112nmCYGEGolden AirportGolden
- 113nmYXCCranbrook/Canadian Rockies International AirportCranbrook
Location
Open the full mapCYYC · Calgary International Airport · Calgary, Canada
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YYC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 392 nm | 1h 19m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 470 nm | 1h 30m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 626 nm | 1h 51m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 750 nm | 2h 9m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 775 nm | 2h 12m |
| Denver (DEN) | 780 nm | 2h 13m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 885 nm | 2h 27m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 904 nm | 2h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YYC?
- Calgary International Airport's longest paved runway is 14,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YYC?
- Calgary International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 14,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at YYC?
- Yes. 5 charter operators list Calgary International Airport as a home base, including Guardian Helicopters Canada, Kenn Borek Air Ltd, North Cariboo Air. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to YYC?
- The closest alternate is Calgary / Springbank Airport (CYBW), about 14 nm away, followed by Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) at 64 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YYC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 19m (392 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 30m (470 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 51m (626 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.