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.
