01 ABOUT THE AUTHORITY
The long view
“Unlimited ceiling.”
— The term is used by pilots and forecasters to denote maximum visibility. It describes a clear blue sky that holds a world of possibilities. It’s all about unlimited potential, and it also serves as a description of the future at The Calgary Airport Authority.
In 2024, we developed a new corporate strategy and enterprise goals for YYC Calgary International Airport and YBW Springbank Airport. The exercise involved a great deal of engagement with YYC Crew members and other stakeholders. As a result, our new vision and strategy are informed by their commitment, insights and expertise.
The new strategy will inform new branding that will be developed in 2025. It also reaffirms our essential relationship with our Crew. To underscore that critical relationship, we unveiled the new strategy to Crew at our June Town Hall, which was held at YYC’s Airfield Maintenance Centre—the heart of our airfield operations.
We also launched an extensive exercise to refresh our values and ensure alignment with the new vision and strategy. The process started with the executive team to understand the shifts in culture needed to fulfill our strategic goals. We then convened a series of workshops to get feedback and insights from Crew members, which we brought to senior leaders to help craft new value statements.
The result of these efforts is a strategic direction and evolving culture that is embodied and guided by our Crew.
As 2024 unfolded, it became clear that change, growth and renewal were the common denominators for much of the year at YYC and YBW, with capital projects initiated, unforeseen events handled and groundwork laid for a future-forward 2025. The work done in 2024 has provided the foundation we can build on in the years to come.
What we’re all about
— The Calgary Airport Authority is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, management and development of YYC Calgary International Airport and YBW Springbank Airport. We are proud of our role and our status as a major contributor to Calgary’s economy, growth and future prosperity.
Our airports are hubs and places of human connection. We are in the business of getting people to their destinations safely and easily, connecting the Calgary region to the world and bringing the world to our front door.
We are a non-share capital corporation, incorporated under the Province of Alberta’s Regional Airports Authorities Act, and have long-term leases from the Government of Canada.
Vision and mandate
A sharpened focus
Calgary’s blue skies foster an expansive vision, one that looks to both the present and the future, guiding our decision making and defining our ambition.
Vision
As proud champions of our region, we connect local and global communities, creating exceptional experiences as the airport of choice.
Mandate
Defined by the Regional Airports Authorities Act of Alberta, our mandate tells us who we are and why we exist.
We will act for the general benefit of the public in our region by:
Managing and operating the airports for which we are responsible in a safe, secure and efficient manner.
Advancing economic and community development by promoting and encouraging airline and transportation service improvements and the expansion of the aviation industry.
Values
We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.
We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.
We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.
We grow, evolve and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.
We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.
Strategic pillars
Our three strategic pillars connect our actions to our vision and give us a path to follow through 2030.
Be the preferred partner
Deliver reliable, efficient and high-quality operations as the trusted hub of choice for airlines and partners.
Build tomorrow’s guest
experience today
Create world-class guest experiences today and in the future.
Enhance our economic impact
Optimize all our assets to broaden and grow our economic impact.
Delivering the strategy
We have established six enablers to deliver the promises outlined in our strategic pillars. Here’s how we will get to our destination:
01
Grow our people, internal capabilities, inclusivity and culture.
02
Foster community engagement and prosperity.
03
Enhance quality and efficiency through innovation and technology.
04
Take bold steps on our sustainability journey.
05
Improve our financial position through cost control, debt management and growth.
06
Integrate safety, security, risk awareness and cybersecurity in all we do.
