Transportation

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By Air

• 15 minutes to Calgary International Airport, one of Canada's busiest airports handling more than 12 million passengers and 134,000 tonnes of cargo annually.
• Air shipments reach most major US cities in less than four hours.
• Non-stop passenger service to over 50 destinations around the globe.
• The Airdrie AirPark, located 2 km (1.2 mi) east of the city, is poised for growth. With a 5,000 ft runway, the airport currently accommodates a variety of corporate and recreational aircraft.

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By Highway

• The Queen Elizabeth Highway II, one of the most heavily-used highways in Canada (55,000 vehicles per day), passes right by Airdrie (north/south).
• Airdrie is on the CANAMEX Highway linking Alaska to Mexico.
• Access to the Trans-Canada Highway is 10km (6 mi) away.
• 24-hour US-Canada border crossing is available at Coutts/Sweetgrass, 340 km (220 mi) south of Airdrie.
• Alberta is known for its excellent road conditions and fast-moving traffic.
• Truck shipments reach most major US cities in less than two days.

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By Rail

• Access to Canadian National and Canadian Pacific rail services.
• Recently announced spur line 15km (10 mi) north of Airdrie
• Intermodal auto and trainload facilities are available in Calgary (35 km-22 mi), servicing every major city in North America.
• Airdrie is located along the Calgary-Edmonton north/south line of the Canadian Pacific Railway, however access is currently unavailable in Airdrie. 

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By Ship

• Port access to the Pacific Rim from Airdrie is available through the Ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, which are accessible by truck in 12 to 20 hours, respectively, or by rail.

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Distance to Markets

Airdrie: Distance to/from Major Markets (approximate)

City	Distance	Driving Time	Direct Flight Time
United States Border	340 km (210 mi)	3 h 30 m	-
Edmonton	280 km (173 mi)	2 h 30 m	49 m
Calgary City Centre	32 km (20 mi)	30 m	-
Chicago	2,600 km (1,615 mi)	26 h	3 h 30 m
Dallas	3,200 km (1,988 mi)	30 h	3 h 30 m
Denver	1,700 km (1,056 mi)	17 h	2 h 30 m
Los Angeles	2,500 km (1,553 mi)	23 h	3 h
Montreal	4,000 km (2,485 mi)	40 h	4 h
New York City	3,900 km (2,432 mi)	39 h	4 h 30 m
Toronto	3,500 km (2,175 mi)	34 h	4 h
Vancouver	990 km  (615 mi)	11 h	1 h 15 m