Calgary International Airport is a large airport serving Calgary, Canada. Its IATA code is YYC and its ICAO code is CYYC. The airport lies at an elevation of 3,557 ft (1,084 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 17L/35R, 14,000 ft (4,267 m) long. Local time follows the America/Edmonton time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YYC
- ICAO code
- CYYC
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 3,557 ft (1,084 m)
- Coordinates
- 51.1188, -114.0099
- Time zone
- America/Edmonton
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,000 ft · 2,438 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 14,000 ft · 4,267 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 12,675 ft · 3,863 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Calgary International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YQL Lethbridge County Airport | Lethbridge, Canada | 186 km · 116 mi |
| YXC Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport | Cranbrook, Canada | 210 km · 130 mi |
| YEG Edmonton International Airport | Edmonton, Canada | 245 km · 152 mi |
| YXH Medicine Hat Regional Airport | Medicine Hat, Canada | 262 km · 163 mi |
| FCA Glacier Park International Airport | Kalispell, United States | 313 km · 194 mi |
| YCG Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport | Castlegar, Canada | 328 km · 204 mi |
| YZZ Trail Regional Airport | Trail, Canada | 344 km · 214 mi |
| YZU Whitecourt Airport | Whitecourt, Canada | 357 km · 222 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YYC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,943 | 1,207 | 1,049 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,076 | 1,911 | 1,661 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,276 | 2,036 | 1,769 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,759 | 2,336 | 2,030 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,014 | 4,358 | 3,787 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,362 | 4,574 | 3,975 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,528 | 4,678 | 4,065 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,999 | 4,970 | 4,319 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,748 | 5,436 | 4,724 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,125 | 5,670 | 4,927 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,579 | 6,573 | 5,712 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,089 | 6,890 | 5,988 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,460 | 7,121 | 6,188 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,169 | 8,183 | 7,111 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,186 | 8,193 | 7,120 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,795 | 9,815 | 8,529 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ARR | Calgary Arrivals (W) | 123.850 |
| ARR | Calgary Arrivals (E) | 125.900 |
| ARR | Calgary Arrivals | 126.525 |
| ATIS | Automatic Terminal Information System | 128.225 |
| CLD | Calgary Clearance | 120.825 |
| DEP | Calgary Departures | 119.800 |
| GND | South Ground | 121.900 |
| GND | North Ground | 125.350 |
| PAL | Edmonton Centre | 124.525 |
| PAL | Edmonton Centre | 133.300 |
| RCO | Edmonton Radio (FISE) | 123.375 |
| RMP | Apron I, 12-07Z | 121.300 |
| RMP | Apron II, 12-08Z | 129.700 |
| TWR | Calgary Tower, (W) | 118.400 |
| TWR | Calgary Tower, (E) | 118.875 |
| TWR | Calgary Tower, (E) | 236.600 |
| VFR ADV | VFR Advisories | 119.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Calgary International Airport?
The IATA code of Calgary International Airport is YYC and its ICAO code is CYYC.
Where is Calgary International Airport located?
Calgary International Airport is in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at 51.1188, -114.0099.
What time zone is Calgary International Airport in?
Calgary International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Edmonton. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Calgary International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17L/35R, 14,000 ft (4,267 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Calgary International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Lethbridge County Airport (YQL), about 186 km (116 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.