Calgary / Springbank Airport

Calgary, Canada

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Calgary / Springbank Airport

Calgary, Canada

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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.

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Gateway to the Rockies where prairie skies meet mountain horizons

Calgary / Springbank Airport (CYBW) is a general aviation reliever airport located approximately 18 kilometres west of downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Operated by the Springbank Airport Authority, it serves private aircraft, flight training operations, corporate aviation, and charter flights, helping to reduce traffic at the main Calgary International Airport. Nestled against the backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, it is one of the busiest general aviation airports in Canada by aircraft movements.

Terminals

General Aviation Terminal — A single facility serving private, corporate, and charter operations with FBO services and flight planning resources.

Ground Transport

Private vehicle or personal pickup — most common access method given the rural-suburban location
Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, local taxi companies) available on request
Car rental through FBO arrangements or nearby Calgary agencies
Private shuttle services bookable in advance from Calgary hotels

Nearby Hotels

Springbank Links Golf Course & Residences area lodges
Hampton Inn & Suites Calgary West
Holiday Inn Express Calgary West
Marriott Calgary West
Comfort Inn & Suites Calgary West

Dining

On-site dining options at Springbank are limited, with the terminal offering basic pilot lounge amenities rather than full restaurant service. The nearby community of Springbank and the Stoney Trail corridor offer a range of casual dining and fast-food options within a short drive. Travellers are advised to plan meals before or after their visit, as food concessions inside the airport are minimal.

Traveller Tips

Fuel up your vehicle before heading to the airport — the surrounding area has limited immediate services.
Check weather conditions carefully, as mountain wave turbulence and rapidly changing forecasts are common in this region.
Pilots should file flight plans well in advance during peak summer and ski-season months when traffic is significantly higher.
The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1200 metres (3940 feet) ASL — account for density altitude in your performance calculations.

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