Aviation Fun Day at the Region of Waterloo International Airport - Saturday August 20, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain or Shine) Free Admission

Waterloo Region, ON – Did you know the Region of Waterloo International Airport is the busiest general aviation airport in Ontario? Or that the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre is one of the top flight training schools in Canada?  Grab your walking shoes and explore the airport on foot where you will find out more about these and other local businesses at the 2^nd annual Aviation Fun Day which takes place on Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is your chance to meet the people behind-the-scenes and learn how the aviation industry operates.  Visit aviation-related displays in the Airport’s Terminal Building, Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Youth Development Centre, and see unique and vintage aircraft up close on Apron IV, an area usually restricted to the public.

Some of the aircraft on display* include:

• Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association’s – North American Harvard Mk. IV
• Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s – Beech 18 Expeditor, de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk and Fairchild Cornell Mk. II
• Great Lakes Helicopter’s – Robinson R22 Beta and Robinson R44 Raven
• Ornge Air Ambulance’s – AgustaWestland AW139
• Tiger Boys’ – de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth
• Vintage Wings of Canada’s – 1942 Westland Lysander IIIa
• Waterloo Warbirds’ – Canadair T-33 “Mako Shark", Aero L-29 Delfin, Mikoyan Gurevich MIG-15 UTI and de Havilland DH-115 Vampire
• Aerostructual’s – 3/4 scale Spitfire

*Aircraft subject to change.

Fly a simulator, watch an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) demo and see the equipment used daily at the airport to keep the runways safe and clean. Have your picture taken with a WestJet pilot – who learned to fly here – and meet other pilots from the local Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA Flight 26) and the Recreational Aircraft Association and find out why they love to fly!  For an additional fee you can also take a scenic airplane or helicopter flight.

“We want the public to know more about what we do and how the great businesses here also support our local aeronautical industry” said Chris Wood, Airport General Manager. “Opening our doors for a day full of free activities, displays and demonstrations allows us to tell our story and show the community what they would not normally get a chance to see – it is the ideal way to get people excited about their airport and perhaps inspire the next generation of aviators.”

In addition to the aircraft on display visitors will see classic cars and motorcycles or they can begin their morning with Run Waterloo’s 2^nd annual Runway Run. This certified two mile chip-timed race or fun run/walk begins at 9:00 a.m. and takes place on the Airport’s runway. Visit Run Waterloo to register. (Additional fees apply)

About the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The airport is a full-service facility which supports commercial, corporate and general aviation. Daily scheduled air service, with connections to over 250 destinations in 40 countries, is provided by: American Airlines offering twice daily non-stop service to Chicago; WestJet, offering daily non-stop service to Calgary and weekly seasonal service to Orlando; and Sunwing Airlines offering weekly seasonal service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The airport is home to 25 businesses that collectively employ over 300 people, together contributing over 90 million dollars annually to Waterloo Region’s economy.  For more information visit www.waterlooairport.ca, call 519-648-2256/toll free 1-866-648-2256 or contact your travel agent.

The Region of Waterloo International Airport is owned and operated by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario (Canada).