Calgary Airport Authority’s West Runway rehabilitation project to deliver widespread benefits to YYC

The Calgary Airport Authority (The Authority) is paving the way for a better, more sustainable future through a major capital project at YYC Calgary International Airport that will set a benchmark for future airport developments across Canada while delivering significant benefits to YYC and southern Alberta.

The West Runway Rehabilitation (WRR) project will be one of the first airport projects in the country to seek certification under the Envision® framework, which assesses the sustainability of infrastructure projects across a wide range of criteria.

The Authority commenced Phase 1 construction of the two-year, CAD201-million capital project in Apr-2024. The project scope comprises removal and replacement of the West Runway, including full-depth structural and electrical rehabilitation and modernisation of approaches, lighting and infrastructure.

In support of the project, the Government of Canada is providing CAD57.5 million through the federal Airport Critical Infrastructure Program, with the remaining CAD143.5 million being fully funded by The Authority.

Following is a brief overview of this critical infrastructure project.