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Airdrie, Alberta

Airdrie is a city in Alberta, Canada, located north of Calgary within the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor at the intersection of Queen Elizabeth II Highway and Highway 567. The city is part of the Calgary census metropolitan area and is surrounded by Rocky View County.

Type CityPopulation 93,957

Why go

  • City in Alberta, Canada.
  • Served by Airdrie Aerodrome.

History

Airdrie is a city in Alberta, Canada, located north of Calgary within the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor at the intersection of Queen Elizabeth II Highway and Highway 567. The city is part of the Calgary census metropolitan area and is surrounded by Rocky View County. Airdrie has a population of around 93,957 people, making it the fifth largest city in Alberta, after Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Red Deer.

Airports

Calgary International Airport (YYC) 17 km to the centre
2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (WestJet, Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 59 destinations incl. Edmonton, London, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 59 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Cheadle Airport (TIL) 37 km to the centre
Cheadle, AB, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Airdrie Aerodrome 5.9 km to the centre
Airdrie, AB, CA
Outdoor
Ted Smith Farm 17 km to the centre
Crossfield, AB, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Airdrie Aerodrome; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Airdrie, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Fractional · Praetor 500, Citation CJ3+, Legacy 450 · Canada's fractional-ownership operator, based in Calgary.
Charter, management · Light to large-cabin · Toronto-based charter and aircraft management.
Charter · Learjet, Challenger · Vancouver-based charter operator.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, Challenger, Global · Canada's largest business-aviation company: charter, management and FBOs in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.