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Fort McMurray International Airport
Fort McMurray International Airport (IATA: YMM, ICAO: CYMM) is an airport located in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Canada. It is the largest airport in northern Alberta, serving the city of Fort McMurray, as well as the surrounding area. The airport offers flights to Edmonton, Calgary, and Fort Chipewyan through airlines such as Air Canada, WestJet, McMurray Aviation, and Northwestern Air. The Fort McMurray Airport Authority was established in 2010 to manage the airport and ensure its efficient operation. Since then, the airport has undergone various developments and expansions to accommodate the increasing passenger traffic and improve facilities.

History

The airport has a rich history dating back to its early years. During World War II, the airport served as an air base for the Royal Canadian Air Force. After the war, it underwent further improvements to support civilian air travel. In 2010, the Fort McMurray Airport Authority was created, taking over the management of the airport from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Terminals

The airport features two terminals: the main terminal and the original terminal. The main terminal serves as the primary hub for domestic and international flights, offering various services and amenities to passengers. The original terminal, now repurposed, houses some aviation-related businesses and facilities.

Services and amenities

Fort McMurray International Airport provides a range of services and amenities to enhance the passenger experience. These include retail shops, food and beverage outlets, car rental services, and free Wi-Fi access throughout the terminal.

Accolades

The airport's food and beverage program has received recognition for its quality and variety of offerings, providing passengers with a diverse selection of dining options during their travel.

Airlines and destinations

Passenger

AirlinesDestinations
Air Canada Express Calgary
Air Canada Rouge Toronto–Pearson
McMurray Aviation Fort Chipewyan
WestJet Calgary
WestJet Encore Calgary, Edmonton

Statistics

Annual traffic

The passenger traffic is reflective of the boom and bust cycle of the oil prices.

Annual passenger traffic at YMM airport. See Wikidata query.
Annual passenger traffic
Year Passengers % change
2010 714,659 Steady
2011 763,708 Increase 6.8%
2012 958,072 Increase 25.4%
2013 1,195,437 Increase 24.7%
2014 1,308,416 Increase 9.4%
2015 1,099,663 Decrease -16%
2016 744,798 Decrease -32.3%
2017 713,108 Decrease -4.25%
2018 639,923 Decrease -10.3%
2019 595,316 Decrease -7.0%
2020 229,314 Decrease -61.5%
2021 228,627 Decrease -0.003%
2022 320,319 Increase 40.1%
2023 367,627 Increase 14.8%

See also

References

  1. ^ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
  2. ^ Synoptic/Metstat Station Information Archived December 1, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Aircraft movements, by class of operation and peak hour and peak day of movements, for airports with NAV CANADA towers, monthly". Stats Canada. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  4. ^ "Passenger Statistics". Fort McMurray Airport Authority. January 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  5. ^ "YMM: Route Map". Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
  6. ^ YMM International Airport. "Publications". www.flyymm.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2017. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
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