Calgary/Springbank Airport

Calgary/Springbank Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorCalgary Airport Authority
ServesCalgary, Alberta
LocationSpringbank, Rocky View County, Alberta
Time zoneMST (UTC−07:00)
 • Summer (DST)MDT (UTC−06:00)
Elevation AMSL3,940 ft / 1,201 m
Coordinates51°06′19″N 114°22′17″W / 51.10528°N 114.37139°W / 51.10528; -114.37139
WebsiteYBW Calgary Airport Authority
Map
CYBW is located in Alberta
CYBW
CYBW
Location in Alberta
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
08/26 3,423 1,043 Asphalt
17/35 5,000 1,524 Asphalt
Statistics (2021)
Aircraft Movements138,969

Calgary/Springbank Airport or Springbank Airport (ICAO: CYBW) is an airport located in the Rocky View County community of Springbank, Alberta, an area to the west of Calgary in Alberta, Canada.[1]

The Springbank Airport acts as a general aviation reliever for Calgary's main airport, Calgary International, the 5th busiest airport in Canada by total aircraft movements in 2020 and 2021.[3] It is managed by the Calgary Airport Authority.

Due to its nature and location, Springbank is the base of operations for many flight training schools, providing flight training services for the greater Calgary area. It is home to the Calgary Flying Club, the Mount Royal University Aviation Diploma program, and the Springbank Air Training College. These operators provide various degrees of flight training, from Private Pilot to Commercial licences, and various licence ratings such as IFR, Multi-Engine, and Night. It also provides flight training for helicopter licensing, and offers many specialty programs, such as mountain flying instruction/concurrency programs.

In 2006, runway 16/34, now 17/35, was lengthened from 3,000 to 5,000 ft (914 to 1,524 m) to better support larger airplanes.[4][5] The airport is classified as an airport of entry by Nav Canada and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA officers at this airport can handle general aviation aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers.[1]

This airport is also a base for aerial firefighting aircraft. A tanker base was constructed by Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (ASRD[6]) and Conair[7] operates a fleet of aircraft out of this base during the wildfire season.

The airport has been the host of the biennial Wings Over Springbank[usurped] air show.

Fixed-base operators

  • Springbank Aero Services Inc.[8]

Maintenance

Rotary wing

  • Genesis Helicopter Services Inc.[9]
  • Chinook Aviation[10]
  • Great Slave Helicopters[11]

Fixed wing

  • Artisan Aviation[12]
  • AvWorks Aerospace Inc.[13]
  • Canadian Avionics & Instruments Ltd
  • Cavalier Aviation
  • Foster Aircraft Maintenance Ltd.[14]
  • Innovative Wings[15]
  • Mustang Maintenance & Repairs Ltd
  • Northern Avionics[16]
  • Rocky Mountain Aircraft[17]

Flight schools

Rotary wing

  • Can-Oz Helicopters[18]
  • LR Heli[19]
  • Mountain View Helicopters[20]
  • Red Eagle Aviation[21]

Fixed wing

  • Calgary Flying Club[22]
  • Mount Royal University[23]
  • Springbank Air Training College[24]

Services

Fuel

Mobile

  • AvGas & JetA-1 Springbank Aero Services[25] (Executive Flight Centre[26])

Stationary

  • AvGas Calgary Flying Club. 24 hour card lock self serve located on Taxiway "A".
  • Avgas & Jet A Central Aviation Inc. 24 hour card lock self serve located at end of Taxiway "E".[27]

Towing

  • Springbank Aero Services (Executive Flight Centre)

Hangarage/tie down

  • Calgary Flying Club - tie down
  • Cavalier Aviation - tie down
  • Springbank Aero Services (Executive Flight Centre) - hangarage and tie down

Rental cars

  • Springbank Aero Services (Executive Flight Centre - Enterprise[28])

Pilot supplies

  • Calgary Flying Club
  • Springbank Air Training College

Charters

  • Central Aviation[29]


See also

References

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  2. ^ Synoptic/Metstat Station Information Archived December 1, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ a b "Aircraft movements, by class of operation and peak hour and peak day of movements, for airports with NAV CANADA towers, monthly". Statistics Canada. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "Runway 16-34 Extension & Restoration Project (PDF)". Archived from the original on May 3, 2006. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "Springbank Airport—Calgary Runway Extension and Widening" (PDF). Retrieved May 14, 2024.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ Alberta Sustainable Resource Development Archived 2010-07-27 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Conair Aerial Firefighting - Protecting Our World". conair.ca. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "Springbank Aero Services Inc". Archived from the original on 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  9. ^ "GenesisHeli". GenesisHeli. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  10. ^ "Chinook Aviation Inc. - Calgary". Archived from the original on 2011-05-25. Retrieved 2011-07-02.
  11. ^ "home, a travel blog fit for you !". Greatslaveheli. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
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  13. ^ "AvWorks Aerospace Inc". Archived from the original on 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  14. ^ "Home Page - Foster Aircraft Maintenance". fosteraircraft.com. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  15. ^ "Innovative Wings Inc | Professional Aircraft Builders & Builder Assist Services". Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  16. ^ "Northern Avionics". northernavionics.ca. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  17. ^ "Comprehensive Aviation Support". Rocky Mountain Aircraft. Jul 18, 2022. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  18. ^ "Can-Oz Helicopter Services Inc. - Helicopter Training in Alberta & Helicopter Charters in Alberta". www.canozheli.ca. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  19. ^ "Helicopter Flight Training School and Charter Services Canada". L R HELICOPTERS INC. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  20. ^ "Mountain View Helicopters - Helicopter Flight Training and Tours". Mountain View Helicopters. Archived from the original on May 17, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  21. ^ "Red Eagle Aviation Canada". Archived from the original on 2011-11-11. Retrieved 2011-07-02.
  22. ^ "CFC | Flying is Fun". Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  23. ^ "Aviation diploma | MRU". www.mtroyal.ca. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  24. ^ "Springbank Air Training College | Calgary AB". SATC. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  25. ^ "Springbank Aero Services". Archived from the original on 2011-05-13. Retrieved 2011-04-25.
  26. ^ "EFC Aviation". Executive Flight Centre. Archived from the original on Feb 2, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  27. ^ AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT Archived 2012-08-17 at the Wayback Machine
  28. ^ "Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Rental Cars at Low Rates". legacy.enterprise.com. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  29. ^ "Central Aviation". Archived from the original on 2018-08-04. Retrieved 2018-11-30.