Fort McMurray International Airport – YMM Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) is the biggest airport in northern Alberta and is situated 8 miles of Fort McMurray, Alberta in Canada. This airport operates daily flights to several destinations including Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, and Fort Chipewyan. YMM serves a number of airlines including Air Canada, WestJet, Northwestern Air, and McMurray Aviation.
The first airstrip for smaller aircraft was built in 1936 connecting Fort McMurray to Edmonton. In 1942, the US Army Air Forces took over the airport and two years later gave back the operations to the Canadian Department of Transport now known as Transport Canada.
Best Time to Visit
Fort McMurray Airport Authority manages YMM airport since 2010. Over the decade, the passengers in YMM airport grew in numbers and flights were always almost fully booked. In 2014, Fort McMurray attended to over 1.3 million passengers making it the 15th busiest airport in Canada. The airport was renovated and opened a new terminal facility in 2014 to accommodate 1.5 million passengers.
In 2018, due to a huge decline in passengers, YMM became the 20th busiest airport in Canada. The same year, Fort McMurray airport announced that it would no longer serve international flights. This airport mainly serves the town of Fort McMurray including Wood Buffalo in Alberta.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visitors who are looking for a hotel near the airport will have to travel a bit further to find the best accommodations in Fort McMurray. Located 5 miles away from the YMM Airport, is the Radisson Hotel & Suites Fort McMurray, a 4-star hotel that offer a luxurious stay to its guest. Another hotel near YMM Airport that offers budget-friendly accommodations is the Quality Inn, also located 5 miles away from the Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Fort McMurray, AB, Canada airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Fort McMurray, AB, Canada (YMM) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the YMM airport.
Most of these YMM
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the YMM airport are MacDonald Island Park, Heritage Park, and MacDonald Island Park.
Map of Fort McMurray, AB, Canada Hotels
View all Fort McMurray, AB, Canada (YMM) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Fort McMurray, AB, Canada (YMM) location map.
Weather Forecast for Fort McMurray, AB, Canada (YMM)
If you planning to travel to Fort McMurray, AB, Canada (YMM), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 2:15 PM.
The temperature feels like -16.9 with a humidity level of 80 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 74 percent with visibility at 7.1 percent.
Today’s UV index is 1, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 8 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:57 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Sunday
3/1
Light snow
-5°F
High: 8°F
Low: -19°F
Precipitation: 75%
Today
3/2
Light snow
-11°F
High: -1°F
Low: -6°F
Precipitation: 65%
Tuesday
3/3
Flurries
-5°F
High: -1°F
Low: -11°F
Precipitation: 40%
Wednesday
3/4
Flurries
-3°F
High: 12°F
Low: -0°F
Precipitation: 70%
Thursday
3/5
Flurries
10°F
High: 16°F
Low: 6°F
Precipitation: 75%
Friday
3/6
Flurries
11°F
High: 17°F
Low: 10°F
Precipitation: 60%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Fort McMurray, AB, Canada YMM airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free YMM airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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