Calgary, Alberta (March 20, 2019) - The Calgary Airport Authority, in conjunction with its agency and airline partners, are holding are private and closed emergency exercise at YYC Calgary International Airport on Thursday, March 21 from approximately 8:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

The simulated exercise has been well-planned to ensure guests to YYC will experience minimal impact, however passengers may notice:

• The departures level curb will be closed from doors 14-17 for emergency vehicles. Traffic will be re-routed to another lane.
• First responders in the terminal, notably near international departures and the mezzanine level of the domestic terminal.
• Emergency vehicles on airport approach roads.
• Media may also hear encrypted emergency scanner communication.

The Authority holds numerous table top exercises and smaller mock exercises throughout the year, in order to ensure the airport and its many partners are regularly testing their well-defined plans.

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ABOUT THE CALGARY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

The Calgary Airport Authority is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the Regional Airports Authorities Act of Alberta. The Calgary Airport Authority is responsible for the management, operation and development of YYC Calgary International Airport and Springbank Airport (YBW). YYC is an important economic engine for the city, region and province, which welcomed 17.3 million passengers in 2018, supporting more than 50,000 jobs and generating billions of GDP per annum in economic activity.

Media Relations
The Calgary Airport Authority
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Reid Fiest
Manager, Ext. Comms and Media Relations
P: 403 735 7005
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Dean Paddock
Director, Communications
P: 403 735 2194
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