AVOP Office
Airside Vehicle Operator Permits (AVOPs) certify airport employees to drive airside, which means authorization to drive on Aprons, Taxiways or Runways according to the AVOP type.
Download the AVOP Manual for all information related to applying and obtaining your YYC AVOP.
Download and complete the AVOP Application Form, and bring it with you to your AVOP appointment.
Hours
The Calgary Airport Authority AVOP Control Office is located on the Plus-15 level, between the main terminal building and the Airport Corporate Centre. Hours of business are Tuesday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Book online
All appointments for the AVOP Office should be booked ahead through our online system. Walk in appointments are no longer being offered. If you’re more than five minutes late for your appointment, you may need to rebook.
Please make an appointment through our online system. The AVOP Office is accepting appointments for the following:
- New AVOP Permit Issue
- AVOP Renewals
- AVOP Written Tests
All visitors should ensure they have the following in-hand before visiting the AVOP Office
- Valid RAIC
- Valid driver’s license
- Signed AVOP application form
- Signed written exam certificate (for permit issue)
Practical driving tests, night endorsements, and D-AME familiarization trips may be scheduled through the Calgary Airport Authority’s AVOP Administrator by completing a YYC AVOP Practical Booking Request. Booking requests are processed Monday through Friday during business hours
When you arrive for an appointment
Please knock at the door to let the AVOP office staff know that you arrived when it's your appointment time
Do not come to the AVOP office if...
If you are exhibiting or experiencing any illness or symptoms of COVID-19, DO NOT attend your appointment and contact avop@yyc.com to reschedule.
Contact
If you need to reach the AVOP Office, please email avop@yyc.com or call 403-735-1386 during business hours. Call wait times may vary due to volume.
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