Interesting Facts About Fort MacMurray International Airport
- Fort MacMurray International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Canada, with more than 80,000 flight arrivals and departures and almost two million passengers in the last year alone.
- There is just a single runway at Fort MacMurray International Airport. This runway is made of asphalt and it is more than 7,500 feet long.
- A new terminal was just completed at the airport to provide room for additional passengers, flights, and staff.
- Fort MacMurray International Airport is a public airport that is owned and operated by the Fort MacMurray Airport Authority. This is a not for profit organization.
- In 2013 alone the economic activity generated by Fort MacMurray International Airport was more than $400 million dollars. The airport is vital to the surrounding community and the oil production efforts in the area.
- There are over 15 food and beverage outlets in the airport. These include Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Subway, Burger King, Jugo Juice, Earl’s Kitchen, and others.
- Fort MacMurray International Airport features approximately 22,000 parking spaces that have power, and there are 4 parking stands for aircraft and 4 air bridges as well.
- A shuttle bus service and a play area for children are just a couple of the amenities that visitors will find at Fort MacMurray International Airport.
- There are 7 different airlines that arrive and depart at this airport. These include Air Canada, Air Canada Express, McMurray Aviation, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet Encore, Northwestern Air, and WestJet.
- There are 2 baggage carousels at Fort MacMurray International Airport for passenger luggage.