About the Fort McMurray Airport Authority
In 1999, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) created the Regional Airport Commission to take ownership of the airport from the federal government.
The Fort McMurray Airport was later incorporated as an Airport Authority in December 2009. The first Airport Authority Board was formed in January 2010, to become the Fort McMurray Airport Authority (FMAA). The newly formed organization acquired the airport from the RMWB.
Today, the FMAA is an independent not-for-profit capital corporation which owns and operates the Fort McMurray International Airport. FMAA provides critical transportation services, creating local jobs, procuring local goods and services and offering commercial land leasing opportunities. All surplus revenue generated from commercial activities is reinvested back into airport operations and infrastructure to ensure compliance with safety, security and environmental regulations.
About the Fort McMurray International Airport
The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) is owned and operated by the Fort McMurray Airport Authority. YMM connects the world to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. The airport is a major economic driver for the region, with an economic impact of over $290 million, supporting 40+ businesses and some 500 jobs on the airport campus.
- Elevation: 369 metres (1,211 feet)
- Runway Length: 2,287 metres (7,503 feet)
- Airbridges: 4
- Ground Loading Positions: 8
