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CYYC — Calgary International Airport

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Calgary International Airport (CYYC) in Calgary, Canada is an inbound empty-leg hub with 1,695 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $24,600.

1695 live empty legs involving CYYC

Code
CYYC
Traffic
8.6/10
Runways
4
Longest
14,000 ft
Live legs
1695

Empty-leg demand

Calgary International Airport (CYYC) in Calgary, Canada is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 1,107 of 1,695 live legs (65%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Bombardier Challenger 300 (Super Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at CYYC, accounting for about 66% of live inventory (1,113 of 1,695 legs).

The busiest live corridors at CYYC are from KPSP (8), to CYYZ (7), and from CYQR (6).

Priced empty legs at CYYC center on a median ask of $24,600, with an observed range of $2,073–$42,100 (1,695 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • CYYC: 1,695 live empty legs (588 out / 1,107 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at CYYC: $24,600 (n=1,695).
  • Busiest corridor: from KPSP (8 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 300 (1,113 legs, ~66%).

Inbound repositioning into CYYC creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,695 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKPSPPalm Springs International Airport8$17,787
Outbound toCYYZToronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport7$36,100
Inbound fromCYQRRegina International Airport6$8,008
Outbound toCYEYAmos/Magny Airport5$25,900
Outbound toCYQRRegina International Airport5$6,811
Inbound fromMMTJGeneral Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport5$20,500

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Bombardier Challenger 300Super Midsize Jet1113
Learjet 45XRLight Jet323
Cessna Citation XLS+Midsize Jet214
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet22
Bombardier Challenger 3500Super Midsize Jet6

Airport facts

IATA
YYC
ICAO
CYYC
City
Calgary
Country
Canada
Type
large airport
Elevation
3,557 ft
Timezone
America/Denver
Region
North America
Runways
4
Longest runway
14,000 ft
Traffic score
8.6 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Official site
calgaryairport.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
17L/35R14,000 ft200 ftCONCYes
17R/35L12,675 ft200 ftASPYes
11/298,000 ft200 ftASPYes
08/266,200 ft150 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is CYYC for empty legs?

Calgary International Airport (CYYC) has 1,695 live empty-leg listings — 588 departing and 1,107 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at CYYC?

The median ask at CYYC is $24,600 across 1,695 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at CYYC?

The strongest live corridor at CYYC is from KPSP (Palm Springs International Airport), with 8 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at CYYC most often?

The Bombardier Challenger 300, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at CYYC, with 1,113 live listings (~66% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Calgary International Airport?

The primary code for Calgary International Airport is CYYC.

Where is CYYC airport located?

Calgary International Airport (CYYC) is in Calgary, Canada.

What is the ICAO code for YYC?

The ICAO code for Calgary International Airport (YYC) is CYYC.

What is the longest runway at CYYC?

The longest runway at Calgary International Airport (CYYC) is 14,000 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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