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Calgary Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Calgary International Airport prepares to receive 67,000 travellers daily this summer
Article content The Calgary Airport Authority is ramping up operations for the summer rush, with plans to host more than 5.8 million travellers in the Calgary International Airport between June and August. Article content From the 51st G7 summit in Kananaskis, 15,000 delegates for the 2025 Rotary International Convention, and the Calgary Stampede, approximately 67,000 passengers will be making their way through YYC every day. Article content Article content According to airport authority's chief operating officer Chris Miles, that's an average of 3½ Saddledomes worth of people making their way through their terminals this coming season. Article content 'No matter the event, our job is to make sure those journeys start and end on the right foot,' Miles said. 'That means anticipating pressure points during peak travel times and co-ordinating with partners to keep things moving seamlessly for guests.' Article content With planning and preparations for summer 2025 season starting back in November 2024, Miles said the Calgary Airport Authority works with its partners, including Canada Border Service Agency, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, and NAV Canada, to ensure that they understand the flow of people through the airport. Article content Summer will also serve as a busy time for construction and maintenance for the Calgary International Airport, as new projects like the new domestic screening project in the domestic terminal, and by December of this year, seven new lanes will be opened for travellers. Article content Article content 'That will represent a 40 per cent capacity improvement currently underway at the domestic terminal,' Miles said. Article content Article content With Calgary serving as the entry point for the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, one of the most apparent impacts will be an increased security presence at the airport before, during, and after the event, YYC officials said. Article content This includes a visible increase in police, no stopping on airport roads, and the airport tunnel being closed from June 15 to 18 to support G7 activities. Article content With the border services agency processing 3.3 million people moving through Calgary airport last year, CBSA Chief Deanna Manson suggested having travel documents ready and being ready to declare all goods that are purchased abroad. CBSA director Lisa White also advised travellers to visit the CBSA website to stay better informed on passing crossing Canada's borders.
CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Added security precautions at Calgary airport amid influx of travellers to G7
Canadians appear on a "YYC" sign at Calgary International Airport in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh) Calgarians can expect to see an influx of visitors when the G7 Summit is held later this month. Though the international event will be held in nearby Kananaskis, Calgary will serve as the entry point for many travellers. 'We're preparing for an exceptionally busy summer ahead,' said Chris Miles, chief operating officer for the Calgary Airport Authority, at a Tuesday news conference. The YYC Calgary International Airport will see thousands of people pass through during the 2025 G7 Summit – which runs from June 15 to 17 – followed by the 2025 Rotary International Convention from June 21 to 25 and the 2025 Calgary Stampede from July 4 to 13. Miles says they expect the events will help contribute to a record-breaking number of travellers this summer – an estimated 5.8 million, with an average of 67,000 people per day. Increased airport security during G7 Miles says there will be an increased security presence at the airport before, during and after the G7 Summit. 'There will be absolutely zero tolerance for unattended vehicles on the curb,' Miles said. 'So that is definitely a security consideration we have at the airport, and it's a policy that we have in place all the time, but especially during events such as the G7. There will be an enhanced enforcement – and the enforcement will be swift.' Miles said there will be road closures in and around the airport, but travellers and staff working at the airport will still be able to access the building. 'There will be no stopping on our perimeter roads, and the airport tunnel will be closed June 15 to June 18 to support G7 activities,' he added. Miles said travellers will also see an increased police presence at the airport to make sure things go smoothly. 'And their sole mission is the security of the event,' he said. 'We have a dedicated Calgary Police Service at the airport. What you will see during the G7 is a very visible presence on top of that. You will see officers walking around the terminal, you will see officers in and around the perimeter of the airport.' Miles said the number of flights coming in hasn't really changed, but the ones arriving are 'very full.' 'The heads of state come in on their private aircraft, and then the rest of the delegation comes through the terminal.'
CTV News
6 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Calgary airport prepares for passenger surge with major summer events
The Calgary Airport Authority says it expects more guests than ever before this summer as people arrive for the Calgary Stampede and the G7 summit. (File) The Calgary International Airport is preparing for a busy summer season, with several major events set to bring thousands of extra tourists to the city. The Calgary Airport Authority will release its summer scheduling and anticipated passenger numbers Tuesday morning. It experienced record numbers last year, with an estimated 64,000 passengers passing through the airport daily in July and August. Between Stampede, the 2025 Rotary Convention and the G7 Leaders' Summit happening this summer, officials are preparing for an even busier travel season. Preparations have already started at the airport in advance of the G7 summit, which will take place from June 15 to 17. The authority says travellers can expect some road closures in and around the perimeter of the airport during that event. Passengers will also notice increased security presence at curbside for pickups and drop-offs. This is a developing story. More details to come...
CTV News
20-05-2025
- CTV News
Airports urge Calgarians to remember ‘no drone zones' this summer
The Calgary Airport Authority and Calgary Police Service are reminding drone pilots to steer clear of the 'no drone zones' around YYC and Springbank airports. (Pexels/Pok Rie)
Calgary Herald
20-05-2025
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Airport Authority reminds not to use drones near YYC ahead of G7
Article content As Calgary gears up for a slate of high-profile events, including the G7 next month, and increased air traffic this spring and summer, the Calgary Airport Authority is reminding the public that YYC is a strict 'No Drone Zone.' Article content Article content Drones are prohibited within 6.5 kilometres of the airport centre or 1.8 kilometres of any heliport, according to the airport authority. This radius includes Prairie Winds Park, a popular park in Calgary's northeast quadrant. Article content Article content Chris Dinsdale, CEO and president of YYC, said even a single drone sighting can delay a flight, shut down a runway or lead to a costly investigation. Article content Article content The same message applies to the Springbank airport, which is also operated under the airport authority's jurisdiction. Unauthorized drone activity can result in fines of up to $3,000 or possible jail time, according to the release, which noted the Calgary Police Service 's Remote Pilot Aircraft System (RPAS) enforcement team is authorized by the federal Minister of Transport to investigate suspected violations and inspect drone flight documents. Article content Article content Patrol Sgt. Dallas Grimm of CPS said drones can impact aviation, particularly during high-traffic summertime events. Article content 'In the past, we've had to issue fines to Calgarians who were found to be operating drones illegally, and within restricted airspace, causing significant disruptions,' he said. 'While we recognize drones are a great tool for both professional and personal use, we are reminding Calgarians of the rules that are in place for everyone's safety.'
