Calgary airport finishes domestic security expansion to nine lanes, adding over 70 per cent more capacity
The YYC checkpoint now screens an estimated 1,800 to 1,980 passengers an hour, and laptops, liquids and medical devices can stay in bags under the new CT X-ray lanes.
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Domestic travellers at Calgary's airport no longer have to take laptops, medical devices, or permitted liquids out of their bags. The checkpoint between doors four and six on the departures level now has nine lanes, all using CATSA enhanced CT X-ray technology, and the airport says capacity is up more than 70 per cent over the setup in place before the end of 2025.
The checkpoint now screens an estimated 1,800 to 1,980 passengers an hour. The area serves passengers flying with any airline, and more than 3.7 million travellers have passed through it since it opened.
The first phase opened in December 2025 with seven lanes. Two additional ABC Security lanes have since opened, bringing the total to nine, according to Centre for Aviation.
Chris Miles, chief operating officer of Calgary Airports, said the next stage was about making part of the airport journey every domestic traveller experiences more efficient. "This next stage is about making a part of the airport journey every domestic traveller experiences more efficient so that folks can spend less time in line and more time relaxing before they travel," Miles said.
The airport says the expansion is meant to reduce wait times, add flexibility to meet demand, and give passengers more room, with clearer sightlines and dedicated support for those who need assistance.
What did the expansion cost, and who paid for it?
What are wait times at the checkpoint now compared with before the expansion?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
How many security lanes does the Calgary airport domestic checkpoint have now?
The domestic security checkpoint at Calgary's airport, between doors four and six on the departures level, now has nine lanes. All nine use CATSA enhanced CT X-ray technology.
How many passengers can the Calgary airport domestic checkpoint screen per hour?
The domestic security checkpoint at Calgary's airport screens an estimated 1,800 to 1,980 passengers an hour. The area serves passengers flying with any airline.
When did the first phase of the Calgary airport security expansion open?
The first phase of the domestic security expansion at Calgary's airport opened in December 2025 with seven lanes. Two more ABC Security lanes have since been added, bringing the total to nine.
