YYC Airport Code, Calgary International Airport
YYC is the IATA code for Calgary International Airport, the main international gateway for Calgary, Canada. Airlines and booking systems use YYC, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code CYYC. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 51.12° N, 114.01° W.
What is the Calgary airport code?
The airport code for Calgary International Airport is YYC. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code CYYC, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 140 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code CYYC begins with C, the prefix ICAO assigns to Canada.
Where is YYC?
Calgary International Airport serves Calgary, Canada. At 3557 ft (1084 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at YYC
It has 3 runways. The longest is 14,000 ft (4.27 km), designated 17L/35R.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Calgary?
The IATA airport code for Calgary International Airport in Calgary is YYC. Its ICAO code is CYYC.
What is the 3-letter code for Calgary?
The 3-letter IATA code for Calgary International Airport in Calgary is YYC.
What airport is YYC?
YYC is Calgary International Airport, located in Calgary, Canada.
What country is YYC in?
YYC (Calgary International Airport) is in Canada.
Where is YYC airport located?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is in Calgary, Canada, at coordinates 51.11882, -114.00993.
What is the ICAO code for Calgary International Airport?
The ICAO code for Calgary International Airport is CYYC. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code YYC.
What is the difference between YYC and CYYC?
YYC is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. CYYC is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Calgary International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Canada and the wider region:
Popular routes from YYC
Distance and typical flight time from Calgary International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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