Edmonton International Airport

• Edmonton International Airport north tower getting a makeover

  The Edmonton International Airport's north tower first opened in 1963 and was home to its air traffic control and corporate offices until 2013, when the central tower opened.

  Lifestyle

  May 29
  
• Severe winter storm in Eastern Canada impacts flights in and out of Edmonton

  YEG says the severe weather continues to impact flights at the airport. Over the past three days, 23 arrivals and 25 departures have been cancelled.

  Weather

  Jan 26
  
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• 10 years of pet therapy at Edmonton International Airport

  Flying can be stressful for some people, so a pet therapy program at the Edmonton International Airport aims to help ease their anxiety with some four-legged love.

  Features

  Dec 22, 2025
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• YEG upgrading security scanners so liquids, electronics can stay in carry-on bags

  The holidays are always a busy time at the Edmonton International Airport but a CT X-ray scanner that takes 3D images should help speed up the security screening process.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2025
• Safe room opened at Edmonton airport to help human trafficking victims

  The Edmonton International Airport has opened a safe room intended to support victims of human trafficking and domestic violence, or those experiencing tragedy.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2025
• New sensory room open at Edmonton International Airport

  Inside the airport's new sensory room, passengers will find northern lights displays, lit benches with changing colours, different tactile displays and rows of airplane seating.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 2, 2025
• Edmonton International Airport 97% back to pre-pandemic travel volume in 2024

  In 2024, Edmonton International Airport saw a near-return to pre-pandemic travel levels along with new flights to cities such as Atlanta, Nashville, San Francisco and Montreal.

  Consumer

  Feb 10, 2025
• Edmonton International Airport seeing busy days ahead of the holidays

  Airports are becoming increasingly busy as Christmas approaches.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2024
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• Edmonton airport prepares for holiday season, return of near pre-pandemic levels

  The airport expects to see the most travellers on December 20th, 23rd and 27th. During the holiday season around 100 flights are going in and out of YEG per day.

  Consumer

  Dec 2, 2024
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• United Airlines expands presence at Edmonton’s airport, will offer direct flights to Houston

  EIA announced it has partnered with United Airlines to offer non-stop flights to Houston and Chicago in May.

  Consumer

  Nov 25, 2024