Edmonton International Airport (YEG) Wi-Fi
Last verified 8/29/2025 • Edmonton, Canada
Wi-Fi at Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is free across all terminals. Join “YEG_WIFI”, then accept the terms on the sign-in page.
⏱️ Unlimited (no stated cap)🛜 Provider: Edmonton International Airport
Is there free Wi-Fi at Edmonton International Airport?
FreeYes. Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available at Edmonton International Airport.
- Common SSIDs: YEG_WIFI, EIA_FREE_WIFI
- Sign-in: Connect to YEG_WIFI; browser splash → ‘Connect as Guest’ or sign in
- Provider: Edmonton International Airport
Connection details
- Login: Click-through portal
- Security: OPEN • HTTPS portal
- Support: YEG — Wi-Fi & Charging
Speed & reliability
Typical: —↓ / —↑ Mbps (Good for browsing/streaming; occasional peak slowdowns)
Reliability: ★★★★☆ — Terminal-wide; legacy SSID ‘EIA_FREE_WIFI’ may still appear
Based on ~12 samples
Terminal specifics
- Main terminal (all piers)Coverage across gates, arrivals and food areas
Power & places to work
Plug type: Type A/B
Voltage: 120V
USB-C: Varies
Charging points near windows and many seats
- Window countersGate areasOutlets along glazing
- Café bar seatingAirside hallsNearby power
How to connect at YEG
- Join "YEG_WIFI" or "EIA_FREE_WIFI".
- Open a browser; if the portal doesn’t appear, visit a non-HTTPS page to trigger it.
- Complete any email/SMS step.
- Start your VPN, then browse normally.
Interesting Facts about Edmonton International Airport Airport
- Served 7.92 million passengers in 2024, reaching 97% recovery from pre-pandemic levels with a 5.6% increase from 2023, making it Canada's fifth-busiest airport.
- Hub for Flair Airlines (which has its headquarters at YEG) and focus city for WestJet, which operates over 30 destinations with 62 daily departures holding 70% market share.
- Single terminal with 26 gates numbered 7-88; US-bound flights use gates 76-88 at the south end with dedicated US pre-clearance facilities and Quick Connect service.
- Two runways in open 'V' configuration: 12/30 is 3,658m (12,007 ft) and 16/34 is 3,200m (10,500 ft), both capable of handling large aircraft including Boeing 747-400.
- Opened November 15, 1960; originally called Edmonton International Airport, officially rebranded to YEG Edmonton International Airport in August 2022.
- Located 30 km (19 miles) south of downtown Edmonton in Leduc County, accessible by Highway 2 and Edmonton Transit Route 747 express service.
- Canada's largest major airport by land area covering 28 km² (7,000 acres); also headquarters for cargo carrier Morningstar Air Express.
- Serves over 50 non-stop destinations across Canada, US, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America and Europe; 2025 will see 23% summer schedule growth with new routes to Chicago, Houston and Salt Lake City.
Last updated: 9/17/2025