Private jet to the Calgary Stampede
The 2027 Calgary Stampede runs for ten days, from Friday 9 to Sunday 18 July. Calgary International is 7 km from the city, and Springbank, 15 km west, takes smaller jets.
- 2027 dates
- 9 to 18 July
- 2026 attendance
- 1.4 million+
- Calgary Intl
- 7 km from city
- Springbank
- 15 km west
Flying in for the Stampede
Calgary International (CYYC), 7 km north-east of the city, is open 24 hours, is an airport of entry and has six FBOs. Calgary Springbank (CYBW), 15 km west, has a 5,000 ft runway and customs; your operator checks whether your aircraft suits it.
More than 1.4 million people attended the 2026 Stampede. The 2027 edition runs over two weekends, from 9 to 18 July.
Calgary International has a 14,000 ft runway, and its FBOs include Signature Aviation, Skyservice, Million Air and Executive Flight Centre.
Springbank's tower is open 07:00 to 23:00, and the 5,000 ft runway limits which jets can use it; your operator checks performance. See private jet charter in Calgary for more.
Sources:Calgary Stampede: official site, 2027 datesCTV News, July 2026: more than 1.4M people attend the 2026 Calgary StampedeAcukwik: Calgary International (CYYC)Acukwik: Calgary Springbank (CYBW)
Calgary airports compared
| Calgary International (CYYC) | Calgary Springbank (CYBW) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 7 km north-east of the city | 15 km west of town |
| Longest runway | 14,000 ft | 5,000 ft |
| Hours | Open 24 hours | Tower 07:00 to 23:00 |
| Customs | Airport of entry | Airport of entry with customs |
| FBOs | Sunwest Aviation, Executive Flight Centre, Million Air Calgary, North Cariboo Air, Signature Aviation, Skyservice | Calgary Flying Club, Springbank Aero Services |
Airport data from Acukwik.
Sources:Acukwik: Calgary International (CYYC)Acukwik: Calgary Springbank (CYBW)
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Aircraft for the Stampede
Popular sizes for the trip; your operator checks runway performance if you want Springbank.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhen is the 2027 Calgary Stampede?+
Friday 9 to Sunday 18 July 2027.
Which airport is closest to Calgary?+
Calgary International, 7 km north-east of the city.
Can I use Springbank instead?+
Yes, if your aircraft suits its 5,000 ft runway. It is an airport of entry with customs, and its tower is open 07:00 to 23:00.
How many people go to the Stampede?+
More than 1.4 million attended in 2026.
Related pages
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 19 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
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