Help Shape the Future of Waterloo Region's International Airport
Official title: Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) Growth Plan Refresh
Waterloo Region's airport is planning for major growth over the next 20 years. The Region wants your input on how YKF should expand—not just as a place to catch flights, but potentially as a transit hub connecting buses, trains, and light rail. They're also looking at creating local jobs in aviation and aerospace.
Why This Matters
Live in Waterloo Region? This plan affects how you'll travel for the next two decades. More flights could mean easier trips without driving to Pearson. A transit hub at the airport could change your commute. New aviation jobs could keep talent local instead of heading to Toronto.
What Could Change
The airport could grow from handling a few hundred thousand passengers to over a million annually. New infrastructure would be built in stages as demand increases. The site might become a multimodal transit hub connecting to regional rail and bus networks. Environmental protections and noise management policies would be updated.
Key Issues
- How should the airport balance growth with environmental sustainability?
- Should the airport become a multimodal transit hub with bus, train, and light rail connections?
- What infrastructure priorities should guide the airport's expansion?
- How can airport growth support local job creation in aviation and aerospace?
How to Participate
- Visit the consultation page to learn about the Airport Growth Plan and access the Phase 2 survey.
- Attend the Public Information Session on October 15, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Region of Waterloo International Airport Departures Lounge.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Airport Growth Plan – Public Information Session | Region of Waterloo International Airport – Departures Lounge |