Calgary, Alberta – Following an assessment of damage caused by the devastating Aug. 5, 2024, hailstorm, The Calgary Airport Authority now anticipates Concourse B at YYC Calgary International Airport will remain closed for a minimum of 18 months while restoration work is undertaken. The total cost of repairs is not yet known.
“Early investigations have shown that Concourse B, located in the Domestic Terminal Building, sustained very significant damage – initially from the golf-ball-sized hail puncturing the roof membrane, and then from the subsequent heavy rainfall entering the building,” said Chris Miles, Chief Operating Officer of The Authority. “We have completed the initial remediation work and are now developing a comprehensive plan to repair the roof and interior of Concourse B.”
Despite the closure of YYC’s Concourse B and its gates (gates 31-40), The Authority does not foresee any impact to guests or airport operations while this area remains out of service. While there was some damage to other parts of the terminal, those areas have since been returned to regular operations.
“We are pleased to report that there should be no impact to our guests and passengers, as we have been able to accommodate all flights through other parts of the terminal,” said Chris Dinsdale, The Authority’s President & CEO. “We are open for business.”
No guests or airport staff were injured during the storm, which also damaged commercial aircraft at YYC as well as homes and vehicles across parts of northeast Calgary. We encourage guests to get in touch with their airline for flight updates as there may be ongoing impacts to flight schedules.
“I am immensely proud of how YYC Crew responded to what was a very challenging situation. We handled it safely and without incident,” added Miles.
The Authority is working to relocate and provide support for as many YYC business partners impacted by the closure of Concourse B as possible. We will share additional updates as we finalize our plans for restoration work.
About The Calgary Airport Authority
The Calgary Airport Authority is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the Regional Airports Authorities Act of Alberta. The Authority is responsible for the management, operation and development of YYC Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Springbank Airport (YBW). The Authority’s commitment to safety remains a top priority. Our airports are important economic generators for the city, region and province, supporting thousands of jobs and generating billions in GDP through associated economic activity. The Authority was also recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 2024.
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements about our current expectations, estimates and projections about the future, based on certain assumptions made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends. Although The Authority believes that the expectations represented by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied.
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