Fort McMurray International Airport - YMM

06/11/2026

Dreaming of lake days, winery patios and Okanagan sunshine? ☀️🍷

Getting to Kelowna International Airport - YLW is easy with our airline partner WestJet and a seamless connection, through Edmonton International Airport (YEG).

✈️ Leave YMM at 11:05 a.m. and arrive in Kelowna at 1:40 p.m.
Or
✈️ Leave YMM at 7:40 p.m. and arrive in Kelowna at 9:55 p.m.

Whether you’re planning to sip your way through wine country, relax on the shores of Okanagan Lake, tee off at a championship golf course, explore scenic trails or enjoy Kelowna’s vibrant food scene, your summer getaway is just one quick connection away!

06/09/2026

Fuel by Earls - Fort McMurray Grab + Go is now open at YMM!

Enjoy convenient grab and go options, fresh coffee, specialty cafe drinks, snacks, and a selection of alcoholic beverages to enjoy as you relax at your gate.

And here’s one more reason to raise a can: all proceeds collected through our recycling program at YMM support the Fort McMurray SPCA.

06/08/2026

Student-designed rocking chairs have landed at YMM! 🎨

Created by students from Father Patrick Mercredi Community High School and Frank Spragins High School Fort McMurray, these one-of-a-kind pieces are the latest addition to our award-winning YMM Art Strategy.

Now on display in Arrivals, Level 1, the chairs showcase local creativity while adding comfort and accessibility to the passenger experience.

Thank you to the students, teachers and school communities who helped bring this project to life. Your artwork is helping make YMM an even more welcoming place for travellers!

06/05/2026

🎬 Lights, camera, action!

What a fun video shoot at YMM with our friends from Wood Buffalo Media Group as we captured the passenger journey and highlighted the many reasons to start your journey at YMM.

A big thank you to our talented actors and the many Team YMM partners who helped bring the experience to life, showcasing the people, services and amenities that make travelling through YMM easy, convenient and welcoming.

06/03/2026

On Saturday, members of Team YMM had the privilege of attending the 868 YMM Rotary Northstar Fort McMurray Air Cadets Annual Ceremonial Review.

Representing the Fort McMurray Airport Authority were Cuyler Green, Vice President, Operations & Infrastructure, and Jessica Lipton, Manager, Marketing & Communications. Supporting organizations and programs that help develop future leaders is an important part of Team YMM’s commitment to our community.

Cuyler volunteers as a Squadron Civilian Instructor and board member of the Squadron Sponsoring Committee. During the ceremony, he also had the honour of presenting an award to a deserving cadet.

Congratulations to all of the cadets recognized for their achievements, and thank you to the volunteers and supporters who make this incredible program possible!

06/02/2026

Firewood Fridays are back in support of a great local organization!

Our friends at 868 YMM Rotary Northstar Fort McMurray Air Cadets have partnered with Northland Forest Products for Firewood Fridays throughout June.

For just $40, you can fill your truck with firewood, with all proceeds supporting the Squadron and helping local youth develop leadership, teamwork and aviation-related skills.

Thanks to our friends at Northland Forest Products, we are excited to announce that every Friday in June will be 'Firewood Friday'!!

Fill up your truck for $40 per load, and *ALL PROCEEDS* will support our Squadron!

Please share this post, and join us in thanking Northland for their support!

(Parents will also receive a pdf copy via email, please print and display in your workplaces etc.)

06/01/2026

Uncle Wiener's Wholesale Grand Opening

A new chapter is taking flight at the former Fort McMurray Airport terminal!

Uncle Wiener's Wholesale will officially open its doors at 501 Snow Eagle Drive on June 20, transforming the historic building into a wholesale retail destination featuring tools, outdoor equipment, home goods, industrial supplies and more.

To celebrate, the community is invited to a family friendly grand opening beginning at 9 a.m., featuring free hot dogs and drinks, bouncy castles, cold treats, giveaways, contests, flash sales and special opening day promotions.

We're pleased to see continued investment in the former terminal and welcome another local business creating new opportunities to Snow Eagle Aviation Park!

05/29/2026

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05/28/2026

👀 WestJet Sale Alert ✈️

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Travel dates:
June 2 to December 15, 2026

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05/27/2026

Meet Renee Winsor, Owner & Travel Consultant with Above & Beyond Travel with Renee Winsor.

Working closely with travellers every day, Renee says convenience, reliability and regional connectivity are becoming more important than ever for passengers planning vacations and business travel alike.

“Many clients strongly prefer departing from YMM,” says Winsor. “Convenience, parking ease, reduced stress, and avoiding winter highway travel are huge selling points for regional departures.”

Renee also encourages travellers to book earlier than they think they need to, especially during peak travel seasons, and always recommends travel insurance for added peace of mind.

Thank you Renee, for sharing valuable insight into today’s travel trends and the importance of regional air connectivity for our community.