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    HomeBusinessBusiness at YKFRates and Fees
    The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is committed to providing partners with services at competitive rates.

    2023 Rates and Fees

    • Landing
    • Apron Parking
    • Lease Rates
    • Aviation Fuel Surcharge
    • Aircraft Operating for based Flight Schools
    • Automobile Parking
    • Development
    • Passenger Facilitation
    • Real Estate
    • Advertising
    • Miscellaneous
    • Snow Removal
    • Airline Associated
    • Security
    • Mobile Equipment
    • Office Administration
    • Fire Service
    Landing Fees: For based, non-based, domestic and international aircraft (Based on maximum gross take off weight)
    WeightCost

    Below 2,500 kg

    No Charge
    2,500 to 21,000 kg $8.00 + HST per 1,000 kg
    21,001 to 45,000 kg $8.00 + HST per 1,000 kg
    Over 45,000 kg $8.00 + HST per 1,000 kg
    Helicopters $8.00 + HST per 1,000 kg

    Military or Government Aircraft and Major
    aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEM)
    and tier one suppliers with greater than 100
    employees for purpose of test flights

    Exempt from landing fees
    Hot Air Balloons $50

     

    Apron Parking Fees: For based, non-based, domestic and international aircraft (Based on maximum gross take off weight)
    WeightDaily RateMonthly Rate
    0 to 2,000 kg $11 per day

    $80 per month

    2,001 to 5,000 kg

    $16.50 per day

    Monthly rate not available
    5,001 to 10,000 kg $22 per day Monthly rate not available
    10,001 to 30,000 kg $44 per day Monthly rate not available
    30,001 to 60,000 kg $55 per day Monthly rate not available
    60,001 to 100,000 kg $66 per day Monthly rate not available

     

    Lease Rates (Per year / HST exempt):
    For renewals and new agreements made in 2023
    Consult Article 4.0 of your lease agreement for details
    Building TypeBuilding RateLand Rate
    Private $0.32 per square foot $0.075 per square foot
    Commercial $0.32 per square foot $0.075 per square foot
    Special Commercial $0.45 per square foot plus a maintenance fee of $0.09 per square foot $0.125 per square foot plus a maintenance fee of $0.09 per square foot
    Office Rent - Terminal Building $19 per square foot Common Area $0.75 per square foot
    Electrical Equipment Rack Fees Terminal Building $200 per month per rack  
    Asphalt on Apron
    1, 2 or 3 
      $0.425 per square foot
    Hangar Rent $5 per square foot  
    Farm Land Rent   $200 per acre

     

    Aviation Fuel Surcharge: Charged per litre of fuel
    Fuel TypeRate
     Jet Fuel $0.045 per litre 
    AVGAS $0.05 per litre

     

    Aircraft Operating Fees for based Flight Schools:
    Landing fees apply to training aircraft greater than 2,500 kg
    Aircraft TypeRate
    Single Engine Aircraft $100 per month
    Medium Twin Aircraft $125 per month

     

    Automobile Parking: Includes HST
    Time Period or TypeRate
    Tenant Parking $45 per month
    Car Rental Agencies – Reserved Spots $75 per month
    Special Events Parking Permit $5 per vehicle (per day)

    Lost Ticket Fee $200
    Before May 1, 2023 when Value Parking Lot Opens  
    Both Parking Lots - Daily $11 per day - first 30 minutes free
    Both Parking Lots - Hourly

    $5.50 per hour - first 30 minutes free

    (per 24 consecutive hour period)

    After May 1, 2023 when Value Parking Lot Opens  
    Value Parking - Daily

    $11 per day - - first 30 minutes free (per 24 consecutive hour period)

    Premium Parking - Daily

    $16 per day - first 30 minutes free (per 24 consecutive hour period)

    Short Term Parking Lot - Daily $24 per day - first 30 minutes free (per 24 consecutive hour period)
    Short Term Parking Lot - Hourly $3 per hour - first 30 minutes free

     Price include HST. No discounts for extended stays. 

    Development
    DescriptionRate
    Development Fee for LLD2 Area
    (one time fee)
    $1.43 per square foot
    Development Fee for LLD4 Area
    (one time fee)
    $7.43 per square foot
    Sewage and Water Connection Fee for LLD2 Area (one time fee) $20,000
    Union Gas Connection Fee (one time fee) $5,000
    Airport Water Maintenance and Service Charge $50 per month plus the posted Township of Woolwich Usage and Reserve Water Charges
    Airport Sewage User Charge $7 per cubic meter

    Passenger Facilitation Fee (PFF)
    DescriptionRate
    General Terminal Charge $2 per passenger enplaning
    Domestic and International $15 per passenger enplaning
    Transborder (U.S. Flights) $15 per passenger enplaning
    Real Estate
    DescriptionRate
    New Leases $500                           
    Assignment of Leases $500
    Advertising
    DescriptionRate
    Terminal Building Lobby: 39 ¼” x 240” $572.98 per month
    Terminal Building Lobby:  68 1/8” x 47 1/8” $258.57 per month
    Terminal Building Lobby: 39 3/8” x 50” $197.75 per month
    Terminal Building Lobby: 19 5/8" x 47 1/8" $182.50 per month
    Advertising Displays 50 square foot or less $12.73 per square foot (monthly)
    Advertising Displays over 50 square foot $11.67 per square foot (monthly)
    Digital Media $212.18 per month
    Outside Parking Shelters: 68 5/8” x 46 7/8” $119.36 per month
    Roadside Signage $53.05 per side per month
    Miscellaneous
    DescriptionFee
    Fuel Spill Fees Time and materials
    After-hours Custom Fees Actual costs plus $25 administration fee
    Blue Directional Signs $100
    Hydro Connection Fee $250 
    Hydro Meter Reading Administration Fee $15 per reading 
    Snow Removal
    DescriptionRate
    Snow Removal – During Operating Hours Commercial Property Tax Tenant
    $250 per hour (½ hour minimum)

    Non-Commercial Property Tax Tenant
    15% Airside only / 25% Ground and
    Airside of lease cost for one season
    Snow Removal – After-hours Call-out Fee Actual costs
    Apron Sweeping $125 per hour
    Winter Sand Application $50 per application
    Urea Application Actual costs
    Airline Associated
    DescriptionRate
    Aircraft Pushback $35 per push back
    Lavatory Disposal $25 per flight
    Ground Handler License $1,000 per annum
    Weigh Scale $50 per scale per flight (for occasional flights)
    $500 per month (for airlines)
    International Waste Time and materials
    Security Rates
    DescriptionRate
    Key Replacement $100
    Key Deposit $50 (deposit - refunded upon return)
    Airside Escort $50 per hour - 1 hour minimum
    Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP) $50 (deposit - refunded upon return)
    Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) $75 (RAIC is valid for a period of 5 years –
    fee is payable upon initial application and renewal) 
    $50 fee / $25 deposit
    Terminal Security Access Permit (TSAP) $50 (refunded upon return)

    Note: If TSAP and AVOP are issued on one card, only one charge of $50 will apply. 

    Mobile Equipment
    DescriptionRate
    All Airside Vehicles and Equipment $0.033 per kg per year
    Office Administration
    DescriptionRate
    Boardroom Rental – During Business Hours No Cost
    Boardroom Rental – After Hours $50 up to 4 hours and $10 for each additional hour. Security $25 per hour.
    Overhead and LCD Projector (When not renting boardroom) $25 each per day
    Film Production (Commercial) $1,000 per day* plus expenses
    (*8 consecutive hours)
    Film Production (Student) Time and materials
    Fire Service
    DescriptionRate
    Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Standby $200 per hour
    Fire Extinguisher Training $60 per person
    First Aid Training $150 (2 days)
    First Aid Re-training  $100 (1 day)

    Please note:

    • HST will be applied to all the above fees at the time of invoicing unless otherwise noted.
    • Automobile parking rates include HST.
    • The only fees subject

     

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