Edmonton Airports
Edmonton Airports manages Edmonton International Airport - Canada's
fastest growing and largest major airport by area. Edmonton
International serves nearly six million passengers per year and
offers non-stop service to nearly 50 Canadian and international
destinations. Edmonton Airports also manages the region's three
general aviation airports: Edmonton City Centre Airport, Villeneuve Airport and Cooking Lake Airport. Edmonton Airports is
responsible for operating and developing all four airports in the
best interest of the entire Edmonton region.
Our new vision is to be the North's preferred gateway to the World,
and the World's preferred gateway to the North. Visit the Guiding Principles page to learn
more about Edmonton Airports' mission and key goals.
Reg Milley
President & CEO
What is Edmonton Airports?
What is an Airport Authority?
Edmonton Regional Airports Authority is an independent body that
manages and operates four airports on behalf of the Edmonton
region: Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton City Centre
Airport, Villeneuve Airport and Cooking Lake Airport. Edmonton
Airports is a community-based organization that combines many
features of private and public sector corporations.
What are its purposes?
The purposes of Edmonton Airports are:
- To manage and operate the airports in a safe, secure and
efficient manner
- To advance economic and community development, and to promote
improved airline and transportation service and an expanded
aviation industry for the benefit of the people of the region
What is the Edmonton Regional Airports
Authority?
The Regional Airports Authorities Act of 1989 governs airport
authorities in Alberta. The Edmonton Regional Airports Authority
(widely known as Edmonton Airports) was established under the act
in 1990. Transport Canada officially handed the management of the
Edmonton International Airport to Edmonton Airports on Aug. 1,
1992. EIA leases its land from Transport Canada. The Authority is
legally and financially independent. No government or other body
has a call on the assets of the Authority, nor are they liable for
the debts of the Authority.
By law the Authority does not have equity shareholders or to
provide any external body with an equity interest in our
organization. We operate as a not-for-profit corporation. All
income and surpluses must be applied to the promotion of our
purposes.
Accountability
The Regional Airports Authorities Act contains provisions to ensure
that Edmonton Airports is accountable, and that it represents the
best interests of the region and the public. These measures
include:
Appointment of Directors
Area municipalities, the City of Edmonton and the Government of
Canada have appointed 15 Directors. It is
the responsibility of these directors to represent what they view
as the best interests of the Airports Authority and the
region.
Public Reports and Information
Edmonton Airports are required to make our annual reports, audited
financial statements and the membership of our Board of
Directors available to the public.
Annual Public Meeting
We are required to hold an annual public meeting at which our board
and management present the annual report of Edmonton Airports,
financial statements and its statement of operational goals for the
current fiscal year. The public is provided with an opportunity to
ask questions and make comments to the board and senior management
of the authority.
Performance Review
Every five years we are required to commission an independent
performance review by a qualified firm. This review evaluates the
extent to which we have fulfilled our purposes and will assess the
overall management, operation and financial performance of Edmonton
Airports.
Ministerial Approval
Amendments to Edmonton Airport's practices of association must be
approved by the Minister of Transportation and Utilities.
Notice of Special Resolution
The Regional Airports Authorities Act requires that the appointers
to Edmonton Airports receive adequate notice of any special
resolution to be considered by the Board of Directors.
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