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Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP) Office

Calgary International Airport's (YYC) AVOP Office, managed by Calgary Airports, certifies airport employees to drive airside, giving them authorization to drive on aprons, taxiways, and runways. YYC's Airside Traffic Directives and AVOP Manual apply to all personnel working airside . Those individuals are required to know and comply with all applicable airside policies and procedures.

Office location and contact:

Located on the +15 level between the main terminal building and the Airport Corporate Centre (ACC).

Email: avop@yyc.com
Phone: 403 735 1386

We accept appointments for:

  • New AVOP Permit Issue 
  • AVOP Renewals 
  • Adding a Second Employer 
  • Changing Employers 
  • AVOP Written Assessments 
  • AVOP Practical Assessments 
  • AVOP Competency Check / Night Endorsements 
  • AVOP Return-to-Work Check Rides 
  • AVOP Familiarization Drives 
  • AVOP Simulator Rental 
  • AVOP Lost Card Replacement

Book an appointment today:

All appointments for the AVOP Office need to be booked through our online system. Walk-in appointments are not offered. If you are more than ten (10) minutes late for your appointment, you will be required to rebook.

Schedule here

Cancellations: Cancellations 24-hours before the scheduled appointment can be completed through the booking confirmation email. Cancellations made less than 24-hours before the scheduled appointment may be subject to a $100.00 fee. All no-call, no-show appointments will be subject to a $100.00 fee. 

Parking Validations: Terminal parking will be validated for individuals who do not already have employee parking.

Assessment Accommodations: Please read the below documentation if you would like to request an accommodation. 

Assessment Accommodations

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Please review our Frequently Asked Questions before calling or emailing the AVOP Office. If you contact the AVOP Office with a question and your call or email is unanswered, that means the answer to your question or concern can be found in the FAQ Sheet. 

FAQ Sheet

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YYC ATD & AVOP Manual

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AVOP Application Form

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AVOP Signing Authority Guide

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Certificate of Appointment - Senior Signing Authority

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Certificate of Appointment - Designate Signing Authority

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Schedule of Fees:

Schedule of Fees

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New Companies:

New companies are required to apply with the AVOP Office prior to booking AVOP services. To support and ensure safe, secure, and efficient airside operations, all airside drivers must have a clear need and right to apply, obtain, and hold an AVOP. The AVOP applicant’s duties must include an imminent, ongoing, and regular need to drive airside in direct support of aircraft or aviation operations. Please email the AVOP Office (avop@yyc.com) to request a New Company Application Form.

Program Overview:

AVOP - Program Overview

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Operational Advisories

Email operations@yyc.com and request to be added to the distribution list.

Apron I Pushback Procedures - Gate Matrix

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Security Escort Request:

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