Join us on Saturday, August 15 for a fly-in event at the Fort McMurray airport. In keeping with our mission, we welcome you to join us for a day of aviation inspiration for the local communities of the Wood Buffalo area.
This is the final Alberta Air Tour event of the 2026 season! Pilots flying all aircraft types are welcome, and registration is free. Registration is limited to 40 aircraft to ensure a safe and enjoyable event.
This will be a single-stop event, followed by an aerial tour of the oil sands region. The tour will be flown using staggered altitudes and speeds to safely separate participating aircraft.
Event highlights
- No landing fees
- $0.20/L fuel discount courtesy of Executive Flight Centre
- Discounted hotel at the Quality Inn, Friday Aug 14 — hot breakfast included. Book the group rate
- BBQ by donation supporting 868 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
- Community welcome from Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism
- Music & door prizes
- Oil sands presentation by Phoenix Heli-Flight during the pilot briefing
- Optional discounted helicopter tour courtesy of Phoenix Heli-Flight
Staying the night? Let us know so we can meet up and coordinate rides to the airport in the morning.
Schedule
- Aircraft parked and secured (fuel truck will come to you)
- Pilot briefing
- Event grounds open
- Welcome remarks & tourism presentation
- Secure apron
- Departures for the aerial tour (approx. 40–60 min depending on aircraft type)
We look forward to welcoming pilots from across Alberta and beyond for an unforgettable day of flying, community, and exploring one of Canada’s most unique landscapes.
Warm regards,
Dina, on behalf of the Alberta Air Tours committee