Does Calgary/Springbank Airport have an IATA code?

No official IATA code is currently assigned to Springbank Airport; its identification is by ICAO code CYBW. Some third-party sources informally reference "YBW," which appears to derive from the airport operator's domain name rather than a registered IATA designation.

How far is Springbank Airport from downtown Calgary?

Springbank Airport is about 8 nautical miles west of downtown Calgary, making it a convenient reliever option for clients traveling to the city or the nearby foothills.

What size aircraft can use Springbank Airport?

With a longest runway of 5,000 feet, Springbank comfortably accommodates light jets and turboprops. Élan confirms aircraft suitability against current runway and performance data when booking.

Is Springbank Airport a good option for Banff-area travel?

Yes. Its position on Calgary's western edge makes Springbank a convenient charter arrival point for clients continuing by ground to Banff, Canmore, and the Rocky Mountain foothills.

Is there fuel available at Springbank Airport outside business hours?

Yes, 24-hour card-lock Jet A and 100LL fuel service is available through the field's FBO, supporting flexible charter arrival and departure timing.

Private jet on the ramp at Calgary/Springbank Airport with the foothills of the Canadian Rockies in the distance

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Private Flights fromCalgary/Springbank Airport (YBW)

Calgary/Springbank Airport is a general aviation reliever west of downtown Calgary, giving private charter passengers a quieter, less congested alternative to Calgary International for business and leisure travel throughout southern Alberta.

Calgary, ABOn-demand private charter24/7 charter support

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Longest Runway5,000 ft

Airport CodesYBW / CYBW

LocationCalgary, AB

Field Elevation3,940 ft

Airport Staff24 / 7

Airport Weather

Weather at YBW

Current conditions at Calgary/Springbank Airport

78°F

Clear sky

Feels like

79°F

Wind

6 mph

Humidity

41%

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Fly private from Calgary/Springbank Airport

Calgary/Springbank Airport gives private aviation clients a general aviation-focused alternative to Calgary International, just 8 nautical miles west of downtown and closer to the foothills communities on Calgary's western edge. Lower traffic volumes than the international airport typically mean faster ramp access and quicker turns for charter passengers.

The airport's two paved runways, the longer at 5,000 feet, support light jets and turboprops well suited to regional and continental charter missions across Alberta and into British Columbia. A NAV CANADA control tower staffs the field during published daily hours.

Springbank serves as Calgary's principal reliever for general aviation, flight training, and maintenance activity, and Élan's charter team routinely coordinates ramp and ground transportation there for clients heading to Calgary's downtown core or the nearby Rocky Mountain foothills and Banff corridor.