Private jets at Calgary (CYYC)
Calgary had 4,445 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 12 a day. The busiest month, July, was 2.3 times as busy as the quietest, January. 1,004 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Cessna Citation CJ3.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Calgary, month by month
July was the busiest month, with 585 arrivals, and January the quietest, with 252.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Monday · 18%Monday carried 18% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Calgary
Large-cabin jets made 40% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Cessna Citation CJ3, with 17%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use Calgary most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026| # | Aircraft | Type | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C-FCEC | Bombardier Challenger 350 | 77 |
| 2 | C-GSWQ | Bombardier Learjet 45 | 75 |
| 3 | C-FASP | Cessna Citation CJ2 | 66 |
| 4 | C-GPDB | Bombardier Learjet 45 | 61 |
| 5 | C-GFSX | Cessna Citation CJ3 | 56 |
| 6 | C-GSAT | Bombardier Challenger 600 | 56 |
| 7 | C-FSDN | Cessna Citation CJ3 | 52 |
| 8 | C-GZCZ | Gulfstream G150 | 52 |
| 9 | C-GPDQ | Bombardier Challenger 300 | 50 |
| 10 | C-FMES | Pilatus PC-24 | 48 |
Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Calgary
Calgary’s longest runway is 4,267 meters, against 1,524 at Calgary/Springbank, 25 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 4,267 m | 61 m | CONC |
| 17R/35L | 3,863 m | 61 m | ASP |
| 11/29 | 2,438 m | 61 m | ASP |
Nearest alternative: Calgary/Springbank (CYBW)
25 km away| Measure | Calgary (CYYC) | Calgary/Springbank (CYBW) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 4,267 m | 1,524 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Calgary: questions
How many private jets fly into Calgary?
We tracked 4,445 private jet arrivals at Calgary in the 12 months to July 2026, about 12 a day, from 1,004 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Calgary?
July, with 585 arrivals. January was the quietest, with 252.
Which private jets use Calgary most?
The most common type was the Cessna Citation CJ3, with 17% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 40% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Calgary for a private jet?
Calgary/Springbank (CYBW), 25 km away, with a 1,524 meter runway against 4,267 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Calgary (CYYC).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/canada/calgary
Method: private jet arrivals at CYYC from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data