09/18/2025
Behind the scenes at YBW Springbank Airport đš In celebration of Canadian Airports Safety Week, weâre spotlighting our annual emergency exercise â a critical part of keeping our operations safe and resilient.
This yearâs scenario: a simulated helicopter emergency on the taxiway. The objective? To ensure our teams and emergency responders are ready to act quickly, safely, and collaboratively when every second counts.
đĄ Did you know? Calgary Airports proudly manages both YYC Calgary International Airport and YBW Springbank Airport, working year-round to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable operations for our community.
Exercises like these help us practice real-world emergency response, strengthen coordination and communication and build teamwork across multiple agencies
A huge thank-you to all our incredible partners who participated, including:
Calgary 911, Switchback Helicopters, NAV CANADA, Rocky View County Fire Department, Rocky View Emergency Management, Alberta Health Services EMS, RCMP, Transport Safety Board (TSB) and many more!
Together, weâre making aviation safer for everyone.