News | Region of Waterloo International Airport

Great Lakes Helicopter breaks ground on new expansion in Waterloo Region

Great Lakes Helicopter (GLH) is proud to mark the groundbreaking of a new hangar facility as part of the second phase of expansion, a major milestone in the organization’s continued growth and long-term vision for aviation in Ontario.

Jul 07, 2026

Regional Council approves long term airport future

Regional Council has approved the YKF Growth Plan, the long term vision and strategy that will guide the airport’s future for the next 20 years.

Jun 25, 2026

Accelerator Centre Opens Applications for Cohort 3 of the Aerospace Accelerator Program in Collaboration with the Region of Waterloo and Skywise

As Canada increases investment in aerospace, autonomy and strategic technologies, applications are now open for Cohort 3 of the Aerospace Accelerator Program, delivered by the Accelerator Centre in collaboration with the Region of Waterloo and Skywise.

Jun 22, 2026

Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) certified by global program to measure and reduce carbon emissions

The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) has achieved Level 1 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program.

Apr 22, 2026

Another strong year for the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) 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.

Mar 18, 2026

Cleared for Takeoff: AeroWR Launches New Digital Hub 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.

Mar 13, 2026

Skip the Stress: March Break Travel Tips for Passengers Flying from the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) 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.

Mar 11, 2026

Air Canada Offers Kitchener and Hamilton Customers Impacted by Airways Transit Closure Option to Reach Toronto Pearson 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.

Feb 26, 2026

Accessible travel for all: The Region of Waterloo International Airport earns gold certification rating from Rick Hansen Foundation Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is excited to announce it has achieved ‘RHF Accessibility Certified Gold,' the highest certification level under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program. A legacy of Rick Hansen's “Man In Motion World Tour,” which took place over 40 years ago, the Rick Hansen Foundation is committed to a world without barriers.

Dec 09, 2025

Air Canada to Double Frequency of Landline Service between Kitchener-Waterloo Airport and Toronto Pearson Increase to 10 daily return trips will improve connection times for customers MONTRÉAL, October 14, 2025 - Air Canada today said that beginning December 1 it will double the frequency of The Landline Company’s luxury coach service between the Region of Waterloo International Airport and Toronto Pearson. The number of daily return trips will increase to 10 from five, giving customers more convenient options for travelling and better connection times with their onward flights from Air Canada’s global hub.

Oct 14, 2025