Calgary International Airport

This document outlines Calgary Airports' commitment to creating a barrier-free, inclusive, and welcoming airport environment for all, ensuring independence, dignity, and confidence for guests and employees. The plan identifies priorities and actions to remove and prevent barriers across key areas, including Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), communication (non-ICT), procurement of goods, services, and facilities, design and delivery of programs and services, transportation, built environment, and employment. It emphasizes continuous improvement, inclusive design, and embedding accessibility into all operations to foster an equitable experience.

Ce Plan d'accessibilité et processus de rétroaction 2026 à 2029 a pour but de faire d'Aéroports de Calgary un environnement aéroportuaire inclusif et sans obstacle, permettant à chacun de s'orienter, d'accéder et d'y être de manière autonome, digne et confiante. Les principaux piliers stratégiques incluent les technologies de l'information et des communications, les communications (autres que les TIC), l'approvisionnement en biens, services et installations, la conception et la prestation de programmes et services, le transport, l'environnement bâti et l'emploi, avec une vision d'amélioration continue et d'intégration de l'accessibilité dans toutes les opérations.

The meeting provided an overview of the airport's performance, financial results, and strategic initiatives for 2025. Key topics included record-breaking passenger volumes, the expansion of non-stop routes, and significant infrastructure investments such as the completion of a new runway, terminal screening consolidations, and concourse restoration projects. The agenda also highlighted the launch of the YYC Aeronex initiative, which includes partnerships for engine maintenance and flight training facilities to position the region as an aviation hub. Financial discussions addressed revenue streams, operating costs, and reinvestments into the airport's infrastructure to ensure long-term sustainability.

The committee discussed recent airport developments, including new international routes, exhibition partnerships, and accessibility technology. Passenger volume trends were analyzed, highlighting the airport's resilience despite broader industry fluctuations. NAV Canada provided insights into airspace design, specifically regarding continuous descent operations and noise mitigation strategies derived from modeling other major airport redesigns. Environmental discussions focused on runway usage patterns, wind-related noise concerns in specific communities, and the ongoing development of a dashboard for operational and noise statistics. The roundtable session addressed community concerns regarding helicopter operations, runway maintenance, and the use of noise data to inform procedural updates.

This document is the 2025 accessibility progress report for Aéroports de Calgary, detailing advancements made towards becoming an inclusive and barrier-free airport. It covers the period from June 2024 to June 2025, in line with an overarching accessibility plan spanning June 2023 to June 2026. Key areas of focus for progress include Information and Communication Technologies (TIC), non-TIC communication, procurement, program and service design, transportation, the built environment, and employment, all aimed at eliminating barriers and enhancing the overall passenger experience at YYC.