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Waterloo Region –  The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) has achieved Level 1 of the  Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program . The level, called “Footprint measurement,” means the airport has measured its greenhouse gas emissions and identified where they come from within airport operations. This creates a baseline to track progress and support future reductions.
ACA is a global certification program for airports that helps them...
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Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) helps connect people and businesses to destinations across Canada and beyond.
In 2025, more than 426,500 passengers travelled through YKF. This was the airport’s third-highest passenger total on record. Passenger numbers have been affected by shifting travel patterns and fewer flights to the United States. Even so, demand for travel within Canada and for convenient connections remains strong.
“YKF...
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Waterloo Region –  Today, AeroWR unveiled a new digital hub that connects industry, academia, and government to accelerate growth in the aviation, aerospace, and defence sector.  The new website, aerowr.ca showcases the region’s strengths, connects partners, and highlights investment and collaboration opportunities.
“AeroWR is about bringing our strengths together, our innovators, our manufacturers, our researchers, and our airport, to strengthen...
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Waterloo Region - With March Break approaching, the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is getting ready for one of the busiest travel times of the year. Travellers are encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early to help their trip go smoothly.
To help you start your travel plans with less time in line and more time to relax, YKF has put together the tips below.
Before you go
Check your flight status  with your  airline  before you leave...
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MONTREAL, Feb. 26, 2026 - Air Canada said today it is waiving change fees and offering its Landline motorcoach service at no additional cost to its customers in southern Ontario affected by the closure of Airways Transit shuttle service.
Customers originating from Hamilton (YHM) and Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF) travelling on existing Air Canada bookings departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport can add Landline motorcoach connections to Toronto Pearson to their...
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