Fort McMurray International Airport
Template:Short description Template:Use Canadian English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox airport Fort McMurray International Airport (Template:Comma separated entries) 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.[1] 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
Statistics
Annual traffic
The passenger traffic is reflective of the boom and bust cycle of the oil prices. Template:Airport-Statistics
| 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
External links
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