JK
5.0
GoogleJames Keenan · a month ago
Nice terminal for charter flights. Good coffee machine, newspapers, candies. Nice atmosphere to wait for a plane.
Register standing · computed, live figures
Top 3%
fleet size on the register: 24 tracked aircraft, larger than 97% of 1640 US operators on the register.
5 of 6
charter classes flown: Heavy Jet · Super-Midsize Jet · Midsize Jet · Light Jet · Turboprop.
Overview.
Sunwest Aviation, Ltd. is a private jet charter operator based in Calgary, Canada with a home base at CYYC. The Bravo register tracks 24 aircraft in Sunwest Aviation, Ltd.'s network, from public registry and flight data. Sunwest Aviation, Ltd. operates under its national civil aviation authority's commercial certificate and carries direct operational control of every flight.
In their words
Welcome to Sunwest Aviation, where excellence in aviation meets personalized service. Based in Calgary, Alberta, we stand as a leading Canadian Aircraft Operator with a commitment to providing aviation excellence through Aircraft Management, Charter, and Air Ambulance Services.
As Calgary’s official Shell AeroCentre and Fixed Base Operator (FBO), we extend our renowned hospitality and professional service to passengers and aircraft from around the world.
Company-supplied profile text.
Safety data sourced from ARGUS · WYVERN · IS-BAO · NBAA
At a glance
Register data
- Aircraft tracked
- 24
- newest 2025
- Cabin classes
- 5
- Heavy Jet, Super-Midsize Jet…
- Longest reach
- 7,000 nm
- Gulfstream G650
- Bravo reviews
- 0
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Heavy Jet 12Super-Midsize Jet 3Midsize Jet 3Light Jet 3Turboprop 3
Fleet capability.
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24 aircraft tracked
- Heavy Jet · 12 · 50%
- Super-Midsize Jet · 3 · 13%
- Midsize Jet · 3 · 13%
- Light Jet · 3 · 13%
- Turboprop · 3 · 13%
Flagship · Heavy JetGulfstream G650C-FYRC · 2017 · 15 pax
Flagship · Heavy JetBombardier Challenger 605C-FBJF · 2015 · 12 pax
Flagship · Heavy JetBombardier Challenger 604C-GSAT · 2002 · 9 pax
Nonstop reach from CYYC
About CYYCThe longest-legged type on this certificate is the Gulfstream G650, 7,000 nm published range at 516 kts cruise. That reach extends past the edges of this map, example nonstop legs shown from Calgary International Airport.
- Home base, Gulfstream G650 · 7,000 nm reaches beyond this map
- Nonstop reach examples
Fleet24 aircraft · 16 photographed · 5 cabin classes · newest tail 2025 · up to 56 seats · longest range 7,000 nm
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Bombardier Challenger 3500Super-Midsize JetC-FCEC · 20223,200 nm470 kts8 pax- Gulfstream G650Heavy JetC-FYRC · 20177,000 nm516 kts15 pax
Cessna Citation XLSMidsize JetC-FDXU · 20078 pax- Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy JetC-GSAT · 20023,850 nm460 kts9 pax
Bombardier Learjet 45Light JetC-GPDB · 19991,985 nm465 kts8 pax
Beechcraft King Air 350TurbopropC-FAFF · 19941,489 nm300 kts9 pax- Bombardier Challenger 605Heavy JetC-FBJF · 20154,000 nm470 kts12 pax
Bombardier Challenger 300Super-Midsize JetC-GPDQ · 20123,100 nm470 kts8 pax
Gulfstream G150Midsize JetC-FMDN · 20113,000 nm475 kts7 pax
Beechcraft 1900DHeavy JetC-GSWB · 1999382 nm280 kts19 pax
De Havilland DHC-8-202Heavy JetC-GYUP · 1999925 nm37 pax
Beechcraft King Air 200TurbopropC-FBOM · 19801,164 nm260 kts9 pax
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Safety pedigree
Air Operator Certificate · commercial operator.
Sunwest Aviation, Ltd. operates under its national civil aviation authority's commercial certificate and carries direct operational control of every flight.
No third-party ARGUS or WYVERN rating on file for this operator.
Rating breakdown · Bravo sub-ratings
- Pilots-
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- Exterior-
- Communication-
- Catering-
- Amenities-
- Value-
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From the register.
Photography · tap any frame for the airframe record
- C-FCECBombardier Challenger 3500 · 2022 · 8 seats
- C-FYRCGulfstream G650 · 2017 · 15 seats
C-FDXUCessna Citation XLS · 2007 · 8 seats- C-GSATBombardier Challenger 604 · 2002 · 9 seats
- C-GPDBBombardier Learjet 45 · 1999 · 8 seats
C-FAFFBeechcraft King Air 350 · 1994 · 9 seats- C-FBJFBombardier Challenger 605 · 2015 · 12 seats
- C-GPDQBombardier Challenger 300 · 2012 · 8 seats
- C-FMDNGulfstream G150 · 2011 · 7 seats
- C-GSWBBeechcraft 1900D · 1999 · 19 seats
Every tail links to its FAA record, operator, and reviews.
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Home baseCYYCCalgary International Airport · Calgary, CanadaOpen the airport page
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From around the web
RS
5.0
GoogleRobbie Suru · a month ago
World class FBO. Locally owned and operated. Used them a bunch
NJ
5.0
GoogleNoel Joseph · 5 months ago
Very easy access, lots of parking
HF
5.0
GoogleHelene Fatovich · 8 months ago
An incredible opportunity for us to have this experience. I'll never forget it and cherish my memories forever. Thank you!
MC
5.0
GoogleMatthew Cox · 2 years ago
Performing with operational excellence, Sunwest Aviation offers a complete suite of services: Aircraft charters (international & domestic) Aeromedical aircraft flights (international & domestic) Workforce transportation & logistics (people & cargo), including large air terminals Aircraft management (private & commercial) Aviation consulting, including aircraft appraisals & sales Avro Club & Jet Card memberships and empty legs access Full-service Fix Based Operations (Shell Aerocentre), including hangarage Aircraft maintenance and service, including avionics and interiors. Sunwest fleet types are: Gulfstream G650ER Dassault Falcon 7X Bombardier Challenger 650 Bombardier Challenger 604 Bombardier Challenger 3500 Bombardier Challenger 300 Cessna Citation Sovereign Gulfstream G150 Lear 45 DeHavilland Dash 8 (200, 300) Beechcraft 1900D Beechcraft King (350, 200) Find your fit-for-purpose solution at Sunwest: https://www.sunwestaviation.ca/
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