Calgary, AB, 2017-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — YYC Calgary International Airport (YYC) once again set new records for both passenger traffic and cargo volumes in 2016.
YYC welcomed 15.7 million passengers in 2016, an increase of 1.3 per cent, while cargo volumes grew to a record 137,255 tonnes, an increase of 1.7 per cent increase over the previous year.
“Our 2016 numbers show YYC and its airline partners are providing businesses and travellers access to the markets and destinations they’re looking for,” said Bob Sartor, President & CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority.
“With the opening of our new International Terminal and new cargo facilities at YYC, and the addition of destinations and services introduced in 2016, YYC will continue to be a key driver of economic growth for the City of Calgary and the province overall,” Sartor added.
New international terminal opened
YYC opened the new two-million square foot, $1.6 billion, International Terminal on October 31, 2016.
The new terminal:
Continued growth in destinations and air service
2016 saw a number of new destinations added or announced:
Seasonal and charter options also continued to grow at YYC:
Cargo and logistics capacity grows
YYC Calgary International Airport continues to be the air cargo gateway for Alberta, handling three-quarters of all air cargo in the province, and supporting the important cargo and logistics sector in southern Alberta. 2016 cargo highlights included:
Growth continues at Springbank Airport (YBW)
There was strong growth at Springbank Airport (YBW) as well. YBW continues to be a busy training airport with 156,995 aircraft movements in 2016, representing a 3.6% increase in traffic and making YBW one of Canada’s busiest and most prestigious general aviation airports.
Recognition and milestones
ABOUT THE CALGARY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
The Calgary Airport Authority is a not-for-profit, non-share capital organization, incorporated under the Alberta Regional Airports Authorities Act, and is responsible for the safe, secure and efficient management of the YYC Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Springbank Airport (YBW) under long-term lease from the Government of Canada. YYC’s mandate is to advance economic and community development by providing improved airline and transportation services for the benefit of the public. The Authority has invested over $4 billion into the continued development of YYC, opening Canada’s longest runway in 2014 and a new International Terminal in 2016. YYC is a key economic driver for Calgary and Alberta, generating more than $8 billion in economic activity annually and creating 48,000 jobs.
For more information contact:
Media Relations
The Calgary Airport Authority
P: 403 735 5899
media@yyc.com
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