Kirstan Jewell

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.

The meeting included a review of airport operations and statistics, noting an increase in passenger traffic since the onset of COVID-19, with busy periods reaching 55-60% of 2019 levels. Key business discussions covered passenger statistics and aircraft noise profiles, specifically addressing community concerns regarding increased use of runway 29-11. The committee also discussed the Crosswind Runway Fact Sheet, outlining efforts to minimize community impact during future construction planned for 2022. Updates were provided on Helicopter Airwatch for Community Safety (HAWCS) operations, including statistics and considerations for noise mitigation. Furthermore, NAV Canada detailed the consultation phases planned for the 17L/R Jet Turn Trial, scheduled to run between December 2021 and May 2022, and solicited input on survey questions. Member Q&A addressed temporary changes to terminal walk distances due to traffic management and construction.

This document provides an update on the YYC Calgary International Airport Master Plan, which establishes a long-term framework for the airport's orderly development, guided by a 20-year planning horizon and aligning with the airport's strategic plan. The update focuses on air traffic forecasts, airfield system, air terminal complex, and ground transportation, incorporating a sustainability strategy.