Airside Vehicle Operator Permits (AVOP) Office
YYC Calgary International Airport’s AVOP office, managed by The Calgary Airport Authority, certifies airport employees to drive airside, giving them authorization to drive on aprons, taxiways or runways.
Office location and contact
Located on the Plus-15 level, between the main terminal building and the Airport Corporate Centre
Email: avop@yyc.com
Phone: 403 735 1386
We accept appointments for:
- New AVOP Permit Issue
- AVOP Renewals
- AVOP Written Tests
- AVOP Practical Tests, Familiarization Drives, and Competency Check/Night Endorsements
* Please note: All forms are now required to be filled out electronically – handwritten and incomplete forms will not be accepted. Be sure to follow any instructions that accompany an application.
Book an appointment today
All appointments for the AVOP Office need to be booked ahead of time through our online system. Walk-in appointments are no longer offered. If you are more than five minutes late for your appointment, you will be asked to rebook.
Schedule here
What to bring
All visitors need to bring the following items to their AVOP appointment:
- Valid RAIC
- Valid driver’s license
- Signed AVOP application form (not applicable for Competency Check/Night Endorsement)
- Signed written exam certificate for permit issue (not applicable for Competency Check/Night Endorsement)