View from a small aircraft over an Alberta lake
COPA Flight 220 · Est. 2019

Exploring Alberta one airfield at a time

Pilots, communities and curious neighbours coming together at Alberta’s local airports. Come join the adventure.

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Our Mission
To demonstrate the value of general aviation by inspiring and educating the public through positive, direct interaction with a group of visiting aviators touring Alberta’s rural communities.
Air Tour members beside a red Formula 1 racing aircraft
$9.3B
Contributed to Canada’s economy directly by general aviation*
35,000
Full-time equivalent jobs in the general aviation sector*
1,000+
Visitors joining us at community airports
$0
Cost to fly with, or host, an Alberta Air Tour

*2017 InterVISTAS study commissioned by the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA); excludes commercial operations.

What we do

Why we fly

Every tour is built around three commitments — to the economy, to the community, and to doing it safely.

Economic Development

  • Showcasing the economic value of community airports to local leaders and businesses.
  • General aviation contributes $9.3B and 35,000 jobs to the Canadian economy.
  • Bringing visitors, tourism dollars and attention to rural Alberta towns.

Community Engagement

  • Educating the public on the relevance of general aviation.
  • Involving elected officials and business community members.
  • Inviting towns to showcase their spirit with a free, outdoor event at their local airport.
  • Inspiring rural youth toward careers in aviation.

Safety First

  • Every pilot is thoroughly briefed on normal and emergency procedures before each tour.
  • Structured departures, staggered altitudes and a post-tour debrief.
  • The safety of the public, volunteers and pilots is always the number one priority.
Coming up

Alberta aviation events

Air Tours, fly-in breakfasts, airshows and club meetings from across the province — straight from our community calendar.

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More than a fly-in

Live music, food trucks and BBQs, car shows, local artisans, face painting and games — every stop is a celebration of the town we land in.

Visiting aircraft lined up on a grass airstrip COPA John Bogie Memorial Award presented to the Alberta Air Tour Wing view over an Alberta lake
Get involved

Bring the Air Tour to your town

We’re looking for pilots and community leaders to share our passion for flying. Whether you want to join the next tour or host one at your local airport, we’d love to hear from you.

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