Airport Information

Airports create jobs and support economic growth

The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is a full service, customer friendly facility. Located in southern Ontario, Canada the airport supports commercial, corporate and general aviation.

Fly from home! When you support local air service you help create jobs and boost the local economy.

To learn how the airport helps fuel Waterloo Region’s economy, read the full YKF 2023 Economic Impact Study.

Did you know?

20 per cent of total commercial pilot licenses in Canada are graduates of the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre
One, of only two Avro Lancaster aircraft still in operation in the world, was equipped with avionics by Mid-Canada Mod Center
The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is one of Flair Airlines largest Canadian bases

Additional information

Facts

YKF consistently ranks as one of the top twenty busiest airport in Canada
660, the number of people employed at YKF in 2023
$390 million, the total economic impact generated by YKF in 2023
523,210, the number of passengers that travelled through YKF in 2024
141,293 the number of take-offs and landings at YKF in 2023
20% of all Commercial Pilot Licenses in Canada are granted at YKF
YKF's total economic output has grown 251%, since 2015

Features

Two Runways - 7,000 feet and 4,100 feet
Airport of Entry (AOE) / 180 with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) onsite 07:00 -23:00 (No Fees)
NAV Canada Control Tower 07:00 - 23:00
CAT1 Instrument Landing System (ILS)
CAT 7 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) available
Class C Airspace
Secure access to Code C (B-737) and D (B-757) Taxiways
Secure Bonded Customs and Sufferance Warehouse Facilities
Two full service Fixed Based Operators (FBOs)
Three fuel providers
Home to one of Canada's top professional flight training schools

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