Calgary International Airport
Calgary · CanadaICAO CYYC
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is an airport serving Calgary, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 51° 6' 50.0" N, 114° 1' 12.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,557 feet (1,084 meters) above sea level. With 59 direct destinations served by 16 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Edmonton (GMT-6).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from YYC
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 4,373 mi | 9h 7m | long-haul | 1056 kg | View |
| YEG | Edmonton, Canada | 153 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 63 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 1,385 mi | 3h 17m | medium-haul | 348 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 1,523 mi | 3h 33m | medium-haul | 382 kg | View |
| LAS | Las Vegas, United States | 1,039 mi | 2h 38m | medium-haul | 261 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 1,206 mi | 2h 57m | medium-haul | 303 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 4,468 mi | 9h 18m | long-haul | 1079 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 4,692 mi | 9h 43m | long-haul | 1133 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 2,041 mi | 4h 32m | medium-haul | 512 kg | View |
| PHX | Phoenix, United States | 1,224 mi | 2h 59m | medium-haul | 307 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YYC
16 active airlines serving Calgary International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Calgary International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Deer Regional Airport | YQF | Red Deer Industrial | Canada | 119 km |
| Edmonton International Airport | YEG | Edmonton | Canada | 246 km |
| Lethbridge County Airport | YQL | Lethbridge | Canada | 186 km |
| Glacier Park International Airport | FCA | Kalispell | United States | 312 km |
| Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport | YXC | Cranbrook | Canada | 209 km |
| Missoula International Airport | MSO | Missoula | United States | 467 km |
| Medicine Hat Airport | YXH | Medicine Hat | Canada | 264 km |
| Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport | YCG | Castlegar | Canada | 328 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 51° 6' 50.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 114° 1' 12.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 51.113899
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -114.019997
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Edmonton
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 12:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3,557 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,084 m
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