Calgary Airports has unveiled a refreshed brand identity that the company says reflects its optimistic and ambitious strategic direction, and deep connection to the Calgary region. The rebrand introduces a new logo, visual identity, tone and naming convention – each element inspired by YYC’s operation, the people who run it and the guests it serves.
While the organization’s legal name remains The Calgary Airport Authority, it will now be known as Calgary Airports – a name that better reflects operations at both YYC Calgary International Airport and YBW Springbank Airport.
“This brand evolution is about more than a new look – it’s about aligning our identity with the energy, ambition and authenticity that define our airports, our people and our region,” said Chris Dinsdale, President & CEO at Calgary Airports. “Calgary Airports connects Calgary to a world of possibilities.”
The new brand was shaped through a year-long creative process that included input from the airport community and guests. The result, says the company is a brand that feels “familiar yet fresh – anchored by a modernized YYC logo with an upward slant that reflects the momentum and energy of where we’ve been and our ambitious plans for the future.”
The call letters have been stylized to create a logo icon that stands on its own and is better suited for YYC’s bilingual environment. YYC’s connection to Calgary is central to its identity, and the brand platform drew inspiration from Calgary’s civic brand, Blue Sky City, and from the natural beauty of Alberta’s landscape. It also introduces a warmer, more welcoming tone that reflects the “authentic care and expertise of the people behind the scenes.”
“YYC is a unique and complex brand, one that many Calgarians have embraced to represent more than just our airport, but our entire city,” said Jocelyn Alexander, Manager, Digital, Social & Creative Content at Calgary Airports. “We love sharing our call sign with Calgary and are excited to create a brand that will stand out as YYC Calgary Airport – a safe port, a critical connector, a new adventure, and the comfort of home.”
Name and usage guidelines
- When referring to the airport, use YYC Calgary Airport, YYC Calgary International Airport or YYC
- Use Calgary Airports when referring to the organization that manages and operates YYC Calgary Airport and YBW Springbank Airport
- The legal name, The Calgary Airport Authority, remains unchanged
Major infrastructure investments
The brand refresh highlights Calgary Airports’ long-term strategy and current major capital investments, including:
- YYC AeroNex: Calgary Airports has launched YYC AeroNex, a strategic aviation and infrastructure hub designed to strengthen Canada’s aviation ecosystem and support long-term economic diversification. YYC AeroNex will centralize world-class aviation support services, training and innovation. The initiative positions Calgary as a central node in global air transport connectivity and a leader in aviation innovation. The first project, a $120-million Lufthansa Technik engine maintenance facility and test cell, broke ground in June.
- Centralized security screening: Once complete, the Centralized Screening project will transform the domestic travel experience, consolidating three separate security checkpoints into a single, streamlined location. The first phase, opening in early 2026 will include seven lanes and accommodate up to 1,980 passengers per hour. This investment supports YYC’s ability to meet growing passenger volumes, which reached a record 18.9 million in 2024.
- West runway rehabilitation: This $201-million infrastructure project is investment in YYC’s future, designed to ensure long-term safety, efficiency and capacity. Construction began in April 2024 and is supported by $57.5 million in federal funding; the project involves full-depth structural and electrical upgrades to the runway originally built in 1939. Phases 1 to 4 were completed ahead of schedule in 2024, and phases 5 to 9 are set to be completed this year.
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