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Canada has 13 airports designated as international by Transport Canada. Eight of the busiest airports in Canada include Vancouver International Airport, Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Calgary International Airport, Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, Halifax Stanfield International Airport, St. John's International Airport, and Edmonton International Airport.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of International Airports | 8 |
| Airports | Calgary International Airport, Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, St. John's International Airport, Edmonton International Airport, Yellowknife Airport |
| Busiest Airport | Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport |
| 2nd Busiest Airport | Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport |
| 6th Busiest Airport | Halifax Stanfield International Airport |
| 11th Busiest Airport | Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport |
| Longest Runway | Calgary International Airport |
| Tallest Control Tower | Calgary International Airport |
| Number of Terminals | Varies from 1 to 2 |
| Number of Aircraft Gates | Varies from 5 to 8 |
| Number of Runways | Varies from 1 to 5 |
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What You'll Learn
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport
The airport has five runways and two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, which are designed to handle all three sectors of travel: domestic, transborder, and international. Terminal 2 was closed and demolished in 2008 to make way for the expansion of Terminal 1. Terminal 1 is a 346,000-square-metre (3,724,000 sq ft) facility with 58 gates. The airport has three cargo facilities: Cargo West (Infield), Cargo East (VISTA), and Cargo North (FedEx). Toronto Pearson Airport connects to more than 150 international destinations, with flights provided by over 65 airlines. It handles approximately half of all international air cargo in Canada and served 46.8 million passengers in 2024.
The airport was originally called Malton Airport and was sold by the municipal government of Toronto to the Government of Canada in 1958. It was renamed Toronto International Airport and later, on January 2, 1984, it was officially renamed Lester B. Pearson International Airport. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) assumed management of the airport in 1996 and has used the name Toronto Pearson International Airport since then.
Reviews of the airport are mixed. One reviewer praises the cleanliness of Terminal 1, while another describes the airport as "dismal" and "extremely disorganized."
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Vancouver International Airport
The airport has two terminals: the Main Terminal and the South Terminal. The main terminal, constructed in 1968, includes separate domestic and international concourses, with all sections offering free internet access. The South Terminal is referred to as "Airport South" by management and includes floatplane docks. The airport covers a total area of about 1,340 hectares (3,311 acres) and is managed by the Vancouver Airport Authority, a non-profit organisation.
The airport has a strong focus on sustainability and has committed to achieving Net Zero by 2030. It has been recognised as a world-class sustainable hub airport and has prioritised the passenger experience, implementing initiatives to enhance convenience and comfort for travellers.
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Calgary International Airport
The airport's history dates back to the late 1930s when its establishment was planned. In 1956, a new passenger terminal was constructed, which only temporarily met the city's needs. The city sold the airport to the federal government in 1966, and it was renamed Calgary International Airport in 1969. The federal government refurbished the runways and began plans to build a new passenger terminal. However, the new terminal was delayed and did not open until 1977, at a cost of $130 million.
The airport has undergone improvements and expansions over the years to accommodate increasing aircraft traffic and modern jet aircraft. It has played a crucial role in the region's aviation industry and continues to be a vital hub for international travel to and from Calgary.
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Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
The airport was opened in 1928 as Stevenson Aerodrome, honouring the Manitoba aviator and pioneer bush pilot, Captain Fred J. Stevenson. It was Canada's first international airport, with Northwest Airways inaugurating a passenger and mail service between Winnipeg and Pembina, North Dakota, in 1931. By 1935, Northwest Airways (later Northwest Airlines) was operating daily services from the airport to various destinations in the US. In 1938, the Manitoba Legislative Assembly passed the St. James–Winnipeg Airport Commission Act, establishing a commission with full control over the airport's operations.
In 1962, Stevenson Field was officially renamed Winnipeg International Airport, and in 1997, control of the airport was transferred to the Winnipeg Airports Authority. The original main terminal building was constructed in 1964, designed by Green Blankstein Russell and Associates (later GBR Associates and Stantec Limited). It underwent expansion and renovation in 1984, and a hotel was built across from the terminal in 1998. The original terminal was eventually replaced by a new main terminal designed by Argentine architect Cesar Pelli and Stantec. The new terminal was built in two phases, with construction taking place from 2007 to 2011. It became the first airport terminal in Canada to be LEED-certified for its environmentally friendly concept, design, construction, and operation.
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Edmonton International Airport
The airport opened on 15 November 1960, with its first terminal being an arch hangar. In 1961, Canadian Pacific Airlines introduced Douglas DC-8 jetliners on its nonstop service to Amsterdam. The following year, Trans-Canada Airlines (now Air Canada) operated direct flights to London's Heathrow Airport and Paris Orly Airport. During the 1970s, the airport experienced rapid growth in traffic, serving approximately 2 million passengers by 1980. This growth coincided with the expansion of the city of Edmonton.
In 1995, voters approved consolidating all scheduled jet passenger services at Edmonton International Airport. This decision led to the airport's "1998–2005 Redevelopment Project," which included constructing the south terminal, central hall, and a commuter facility. The airport has continued to grow and improve its facilities, serving 7,919,690 passengers in 2024.
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