For the comfort and well being of all passengers and employees, Edmonton International Airport will become a smoke-free facility and workplace effective Nov. 1, 2007.
The decision to move to a smoke-free terminal was based on a growing trend in airports and other public places to address concerns over workplace health and safety and other issues.
Smoke-free public places and workplaces are fast becoming the standard throughout the world. Many airports in Canada and the United States are already 100 per cent smoke-free indoors.
Federal and provincial regulations prohibiting smoking in all public places and workplaces are expected to come into effect by Jan. 1, 2008.
All indoor smoking areas will be closed. For the convenience of those who would like to smoke, seven clearly marked outdoor smoking areas will be available pre-security on both the Departures and Arrivals Levels. Outdoor smoking areas will be located away from doors and other high-traffic pedestrian areas.
Outdoor smoking areas
Departures Level
1. NW of Door #25 near the RCMP parking stall
2. East side of the balcony above Rendezvous
3. SE of Valet Parking office
4. SE of Door #30 by RCMP parking
Arrivals Level
1. SE of Door #10
2. Sidewalk between parkade stairs and car rental entrance
3. Near Rendezvous between marked pedestrian crossings