Airport security and screening

View current security wait times at YYC Calgary International Airport, as well as information around carry-ons and liquids, gels and aerosols.

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Travelling within Canada? We’ve consolidated our security checkpoints into one, centralized security screening area, located between doors 4 and 7.

Learn more about this simplified experience and how it will improve travel through YYC

Travelling to the United States? Travelers flying to the U.S. from YYC can access security screening and U.S. customs no more than two hours before their scheduled departure time.
These measures aim to reduce wait times, streamline security and make the passenger experience smoother.

CATSA Verified Traveller program

This program allows travellers who have undergone extensive background checks to enjoy added benefits and faster security screening at checkpoints across Canada.

Eligible travellers are encouraged to make their way to Centralized Security Screening to take advantage of all the benefits of the Verified Traveller Program. Centralized Security Screening and Pre-Board Screening D and E have a designated queue for Verified Travellers. Visit CATSA website for more information.