FMAA HSSE Policy | Security at YMM | Environment

The Fort McMurray Airport Authority (FMAA) is committed to its Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Initiative, Creativity, Dedication and Understanding. FMAA’s HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment) programs represent and demonstrate these values. View FMAA’s HSSE Policy

FMAA HSSE Policy

Purpose and Scope

We sustainably mitigate Health, Safety, Security, & Environment risks to an acceptable level and demonstrate continuous improvement towards sustained excellence in stewardship in the management of our programs. 

Our Commitment

We protect the environment, our airport facility, our neighbours, and our people – employees, contractors, tenants, and customers through: 

  • Allocating resources to support stewardship activities. 
  • Collaborating on the development of quantitative goals and reporting annually on performance. 
  • Enhancing employee competencies through training and development. 
  • Fulfilling associated responsibilities outlined in specific HSSE program documents.  
  • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. 
  • Continuous improvement of HSSE practices, risk management principles, and regulatory compliance through monitoring and applying appropriate industry regulatory requirements, standards, and best practices. 
  • Measuring, monitoring, reporting, and, where feasible, reducing and optimizing carbon emissions from sources owned or controlled by FMAA.  
  • Contributing to a positive culture; demonstrating core values in the execution of day-to-day work responsibilities.  
  • Fulfilling associated responsibilities outlined in related documents.  

Denean Robinson
President & CEO
Fort McMurray Airport Authority
Effective on February 14, 2024

Government of Canada Advice and Advisories

The Government of Canada’s official resource for international travel is the Travel Advice and Advisories webpage. This site helps passengers make informed decisions for a safe travel experience. Be sure to check often as safety and security conditions may change.

Airline Partners’ Health and Safety Programs

The following information is a list of Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)’s airline safety programs relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Air Canada
1-888-247-2262
CleanCare+

WestJet
1-888-937-8538
(1-888-WESTJET)
Safety

Travel Advisories – travel.gc.ca

Health Advice – albertahealthservices.ca

Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) terminal understands vigilant security does not need to come at a cost to excellent customer service and remains committed to providing passengers with a comfortable, memorable experience. 

Security services are on-site at YMM, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the commercial airlines and charters operating. Contact information for YMM’s security professionals and organizations is listed below. 

Security Information

If you have an immediate security or safety concern, please contact the YMM Operations Centre at 780-793-8970. If the matter is not urgent, please fill out the Safety Reporting and/or Customer Feedback forms.

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is responsible for the screening of passengers/personnel and their travel belongings.

GardaWorld Fort McMurray provides YMM’s on-site security service and monitors its terminal, campus and parking facilities. To contact GardaWorld at FlyYMM, please phone the reception line: 780-793-8970.

Transport Canada is responsible for the safety and security of travellers on the ground and in the air. It also sets and enforces the standards for airports and airport operations.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is responsible for policing YMM.

Environment

The Fort McMurray Airport Authority (FMAA) is committed to minimizing and mitigating environmental risks and regards its environmental responsibilities as an essential component to a sustainable and successful future.

As a responsible steward of the environment, YMM continues to adopt new procedures and technology to help reduce its carbon footprint. 

In 2025, YMM was successfully reaccredited at level two ‘Reduction’ certification from Airports Council International (ACI) – World’s Global Airport Carbon Accreditation program. The third-party accredited program provides airports with a common framework for carbon management enabling them to effectively reduce their carbon footprint. Click here to learn more.

FMAA operates under the following legislation and by-laws:

Drone Safety

Airports are No-Drone Zones

With more people flying drones and UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), Transport Canada regulates their use to keep the public and other airspace users safe. The use of drones and UAVs is restricted at the Fort McMurray International Airport and could result in fines up to $25,000 and/or imprisonment. To learn more about flying drones safely and legally, visit the Government of Canada’s website.