Questions about media access at YYC?

Accredited members of the media are welcome to film and broadcast live from YYC Calgary International Airport in compliance with the following requirements.

Please note: For commercial filming and photo requests, apply for an event permit on the Forms and Applications page.

Public Area Media Access Policy

Media are valued partners of YYC. Our goal is to ensure a safe, secure and enjoyable environment for all guests, including media, as well as airport staff. We appreciate your cooperation in making YYC a great place to visit and work.

All media must notify The Calgary Airport Authority prior to visiting the airport. Notification can be made through email at media@yyc.com. If email is not available, call (403) 735-5899.

When contacting us, please provide name(s) of individual(s) who will be on site, date/time and location.

Wherever possible, notification should be provided between 08:00-17:00 for evening, overnight and morning access.

Media are required to comply with the following guidelines while at YYC:

Media are expected to follow direction from airport staff focused on maintaining safe and effective operations at our airport. If there are multiple media outlets requesting access at the same time, scheduled access windows may be put in place.
Media activity must not impede airline queuing areas or people moving about on the property.
Media are asked not to video security screening areas.
Media must respect the wishes of our guests and staff who do not wish to be interviewed or filmed.
Care should be taken to tape down any cables that may present a tripping or other hazard.

Please note, The Calgary Airport Authority reserves the right to deny media access to YYC property for failing to comply with our policy.

Restricted Area Media Access Policy

Access to restricted areas at YYC or YBW Springbank Airport is subject to Transport Canada security measures and approval. Media access to restricted areas may be possible for specific pre-arranged events, such as inaugural flights or other media events. However, media accreditation and escort arrangements for such pre-arranged events are required. Filming or still photography of people or objects undergoing Pre-Board Security screening is not permitted.

Media Parking

Primary Parking

1. Domestic Terminal

There is some parking space for media vehicles clearly marked at the extreme north end of the Departures level roadway. There is limited media parking on the curb. Please be advised that vehicles parked outside the designated area are subject to being towed.

2. International Terminal

There is some space for media vehicles clearly marked on the Departures level roadway, adjacent to Door 12 in the terminal building. There is limited space on the curb, and vehicles parked outside the designated area are subject to being towed.

Media Overflow

In the event the primary media parking spaces are unavailable or full, media may park in the overflow location. This is located in the commercial over-height/shuttle wait lot, located on the arrivals level, east of the domestic terminal. Access to this lot is by turning left immediately after the short-term parking exit, and before entering the ramp up to the Departures Level.

For all parking locations, if your vehicle does not have corporate markings, please ensure suitable identification is displayed on the dash and is clearly visible to our Curb Patrol Officers. Media wishing to park at Springbank Airport should contact the General Manager prior to arrival to discuss parking arrangements.