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Calgary's primary general aviation reliever airport.
Opened
1959
Location
Calgary, Canada
Calgary / Springbank Airport (ICAO: CYBW) is a general aviation reliever airport located approximately 18 kilometres west of downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It serves private pilots, flight training operations, charter flights, and corporate aviation, relieving pressure from the busier Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Springbank is one of the busiest general aviation airports in Canada by aircraft movements, handling a wide variety of piston aircraft, turboprops, and business jets. It is home to numerous flying schools, maintenance facilities, and private hangars, making it a hub for recreational and professional pilot training in the region.
The airport is operated under Transport Canada regulations and sits at an elevation of approximately 3,940 feet (1,201 metres) above sea level, reflecting the high-altitude terrain of the Alberta foothills.
Terminals
Springbank has no commercial passenger terminal; it features fixed-base operator (FBO) facilities and private hangars serving general aviation users.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Springbank Airport is primarily by private vehicle via Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway), with limited public transit options connecting to Calgary.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Springbank; the airport primarily serves charter operators, corporate flight departments, and flight training organizations.
Notable facts
- ›Springbank is one of Canada's busiest general aviation airports by annual aircraft movements.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of roughly 3,940 feet (1,201 m) above sea level.
- ›It is home to multiple flight training academies serving students from across Canada and internationally.
- ›The airport has two paved runways capable of accommodating large business jets.
- ›It serves as a reliever airport for Calgary International Airport (YYC), reducing general aviation traffic congestion.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
