Edmonton International Airport Demonstrates Resilience, Closing in on Pre-Pandemic Passenger Levels in 2025 Ready to Announce with Confidence?
Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - March 13, 2026) - In an era marked by economic volatility, geopolitical tension and rapidly evolving travel behaviours, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is closing in on landmark recovery as passenger volumes have nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels.
In 2025, YEG served 8.14 million passengers - a 2.8 per cent increase over 2024, just shy of the 8.15 million passengers served in 2019. This achievement reflects not only sustained demand and disciplined growth, but a resilient strategy rooted in long-term partnerships, infrastructure investment and a commitment to the region's economic future.
While recovery across global markets remains uneven, YEG's progress has been anchored by robust domestic travel demand. In 2025:
Airlines including WestJet, Flair, United Airlines, KLM, Porter Airlines, Air North and Air Tindi expanded their presence at YEG, strengthening links for leisure, business and essential travel. YEG offers flights with 11 airlines to over 50 non-stop destinations.
"Reaching near pre-pandemic passenger levels against a backdrop of uncertainty and shifting travel behaviours is a milestone we are proud of - and one we did not arrive at by chance. We made deliberate decisions: staying agile, maintaining discipline and never losing sight of the long view. The growth we are seeing at YEG is a direct reflection of the strength of our partnerships, the confidence our airline partners continue to place in us and an unwavering commitment to driving economic prosperity for this region."- Myron Keehn, President & CEO, Edmonton International Airport
This progress comes as YEG continues to generate significant economic value, supporting $5.4 billion in total economic output and 22,690 jobs in 2025, reinforcing the airport's role as a critical economic engine for the region.
The 65 Avenue and QEII interchange, completed in 2025, now provides enhanced connectivity between YEG, major highway infrastructure and adjacent industrial lands. This key piece of transportation infrastructure ties in to more than 2,000 acres of south land planned for the International Cargo Hub (ICH), a transformational development underway designed to expand cargo operations and logistics growth.
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About Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is Canada's fifth-busiest airport by passenger traffic and the largest major Canadian airport by land area generating an economic output of $5.4 billion and supporting 22,690 jobs. YEG's Airport City Sustainability Campus is a living lab for innovation and sustainability, including hydrogen and drone technology, supporting our advancements towards net-zero by 2050. As an Airport for Everyone, YEG provides a welcoming space that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Media Contact:
Erin Isfeld
Manager, Corporate Communications
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
c: 780-235-2225
e: news@flyeia.com
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