Newsroom | Region of Waterloo International Airport

Minister of Transport announces new funding for essential equipment for Region of Waterloo International Airport From: Transport Canada News release May 25, 2023 Breslau, Ontario Transport Canada Canada’s airports are essential to helping keep communities connected and creating good, middle-class jobs to support our economy. From visiting friends and family, to essential medical services, to getting goods to market, we rely on our local airports to support and sustain vibrant communities.

May 25, 2023

Chartright Air Group expands with opening of new FBO at Waterloo Airport CHARTRIGHT AIR GROUP PRESS RELEASE | MAY 24, 2023Chartright Air Group, Canada's largest provider of private jet charter activity, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their newest FBO, Hangar 64, at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF). This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone for Chartright as it expands its operations to better serve the industry's growing demands and their growing clientele.

May 24, 2023

Flair Airlines to launch flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic this fall • Daily service will launch from Toronto and twice weekly service from Ottawa and Kitchener-Waterloo • Flair enters Caribbean market with addition of direct flights to Dominican Republic • One-way fares as low as $149 EDMONTON, May 11, 2023. Today, Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, announced the addition of a new country to its network.

May 11, 2023

Government of Canada makes important investments at Waterloo Regional Airport Waterloo, Ontario Transport Canada The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of local airports to keeping communities connected to essential services and to each other. That’s why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting airports from coast to coast to coast.

Oct 05, 2022

Official opening of the newly constructed departures lounge at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) Region of Waterloo, ON - Today the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) officially opened its newly constructed departures lounge. The lounge is one piece of the airport's $30.

Jul 05, 2022

AMCO Study reveals: Ontario airports are in critical need for Government funding North Bay, Ontario, Canada – The Study of Ontario’s Airports and Aerodromes prepared for the Airport Management Council of Ontario (AMCO) by HM Aero Aviation Consulting has revealed the major challenges that have and continue to affect Ontario’s airports such as the COVID-19 pandemic, regulatory changes at the federal level, municipal financial pressures, and decreasing public and political will, as well as the persistent need for provincial and federal funding support. AMCO President and Director of Region of Waterloo International Airport Chris Wood, AAE says “This study is imperative to understanding the vital role of Ontario's airports within our province.

Jun 21, 2022

Flair Airlines to launch service from Kitchener-Waterloo to Montreal Service to Montreal from Kitchener-Waterloo begins July 7Flights will be non-stop, twice weekly, and starting at $29New route is part of Flair's recent base expansion at Region of Waterloo International Airport Edmonton, Alberta, May 4, 2022 - Flair Airlines, Canada's everyday low fare airline, continues its growth in Kitchener-Waterloo with the announcement of service to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. The non-stop route will connect Kitchener-Waterloo to Montreal twice weekly.

May 04, 2022

Official opening of the new domestic arrivals building at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) Region of Waterloo, ON – Today, the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) officially opened a new domestic arrivals building. The building is one piece of the airport’s $35 million Airport Terminal Expansion Project currently underway.

Apr 21, 2022

Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) ranked the 6th busiest airport in Canada in 2021 The Region of Waterloo - Statistics Canada Annual Aircraft Movement Statistics Report ranks the Region of Waterloo International Airport as the 6th busiest airport in Canada in 2021. This report, tracks aircraft movements, a take-off or a landing.

Mar 15, 2022

Flair Airlines strengthens commitment to Kitchener-Waterloo with new aircraft and 50+ new jobs Canada's independent low fare airline will base a third aircraft in Kitchener-Waterloo Each aircraft brings increased passengers, greater connectivity, and approximately 50 additional direct and indirect jobs to the region New service to Charlottetown and Saint John from Kitchener-Waterloo starts in June Kitchener, Ontario, February 23, 2022 - Today, Flair Airlines, Canada's everyday low fare airline, announced the expansion of its base today at Region of Waterloo International Airport. A total of three aircraft will be based at the airport, bringing economic growth and greater connectivity to the region.

Feb 23, 2022