Calgary International Airport (YYC): Codes, Runways & Location
Calgary International Airport (IATA: YYC · ICAO: CYYC) is a large airport serving Calgary, Canada. It lies at 51.1188° N, 114.0099° W, 3557 ft (1084 m) above sea level.
Overview of Calgary International Airport
Calgary International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Calgary in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YYC and the ICAO code CYYC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Calgary International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4267 m (14000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3557 ft (1084 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Calgary / Springbank Airport about 25 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,267 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Calgary International Airport
Where is Calgary International Airport located?
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary, Canada. Its coordinates are 51.1188° N, 114.0099° W.
What is the airport code for Calgary International Airport?
Calgary International Airport has an IATA code of YYC and an ICAO code of CYYC.
How long is the runway at Calgary International Airport?
Calgary International Airport's longest runway is about 4267 m (14000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Calgary International Airport have?
Calgary International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Calgary International Airport a major airport?
Calgary International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Calgary International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →