Canada’s Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) shut down for several hours on Christmas Day due to a suspicious package.
RCMP responded to a suspicious package left in the Fort McMurray airport (YMM). The airport is currently closed. All scheduled passenger flights are suspended awaiting the arrival of the RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) from Edmonton. #YMM #RMWB
— RCMP Alberta (@RCMPAlberta) December 26, 2021
Fort McMurray’ Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to reports of a suspicious package in the arrivals terminal at 16:30 local time. All scheduled passenger flights were suspended, and out of precaution, YMM airport was closed until 00:05 on December 26, 2021.
Due to precautions taken in response to a suspicious package located in our terminal this evening, YMM main terminal is currently closed. All scheduled passenger flights are suspended until further notice.
Updates will be provided as info becomes available.— FortMcMurray Airport (@FlyYMM) December 26, 2021
The RCMP explosive disposal unit (EDU) traveled to the airport from Edmonton. It determined the package was not explosive or dangerous, and was declared no longer suspicious in nature.
Update: Regular operations at the YMM main terminal have resumed as per the guidance of the RCMP. Passengers are advised to confirm the status of their upcoming incoming / outgoing flights with their airline directly. Thank you for your patience.
— FortMcMurray Airport (@FlyYMM) December 26, 2021
RCMP advised local media Canada Police report, “RCMP are continuing their investigation under the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations and Aeronautics Act. The Alberta RCMP would like to thank the travelers of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, and those at the Fort McMurray International Airport for their cooperation and patience, as well as the media for their assistance during this incident.”