Information | Scheduled system upgrade - May long weekend

Due to a scheduled system upgrade, some applications and documents on calgary.ca may not be available from 5 p.m. Friday, May 17 until 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 21. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Other services

Use of helicopters, hot air balloons and low-flying aircraft

Lead times vary. Contact our Film Friendly team.

Helicopters that use the downtown heliport in Calgary require our prior permission. 

Contact us at film@calgary.ca. Let us know the details of the flight including arrival, departure, and full contact information, and we’ll reach out to you within one business day.

Requests for low-level flights for any type of aircraft within Calgary city limits require a Letter of No Objection from The City. After receiving the letter, the applicant must then provide it to Transport Canada.

Find out more information on heliports and low-level flights.  

Fees for helicopter landing

All fees are subject to change and 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) 

Service Fee
Landing Fee $55.55
Parking Fee (Short term) $72.85 per four hour block

Parking Fee overnight

(1900-0700 hrs)

$113.30