Money.ca
Nicholas Sokic
23 June 2025
Even amid global uncertainty and economic shifts, Canada’s airports continue to prove their vital role in the nation’s prosperity. A new study from the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) found that 61 airports across the country supported 435,800 full-time jobs and generated a total economic output of $123.5 billion in 2024.
The report also reveals just how deeply Canada’s airports are woven into the fabric of the national economy. In 2024 alone, these 61 airports paid out $32.9 billion in wages and contributed $49.6 billion directly to the country’s GDP, underscoring their role as powerful job creators and economic catalysts.
Compared to a similar report in 2016, the gains are striking. Airport-driven employment has surged by 22.8%, while annual economic output has grown by more than 56%. Total wages paid have also climbed sharply, up nearly 50% over eight years.
Read on: Canadian Airports Generate Over $123B in Economic Activity
