Rates and Fees

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

2025 Rates and Fees

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 $8.50 + HST per 1,000 kg
21,001 to 45,000 kg $8.50 + HST per 1,000 kg
Over 45,000 kg $8.50 + HST per 1,000 kg
Helicopters $8.50 + 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) Daily rates are charged for parking periods exceeding 6 hours:

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):
For renewals and new agreements made in 2025
Consult Article 4.0 of your lease agreement for details
Building TypeBuilding RateLand Rate
Private $0.35 per square foot $0.08 per square foot
Commercial $0.35 per square foot $0.08 per square foot
Special Commercial $0.495 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  
Farmland Rent   $200 per acre

 

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

 Note: under this fee category, landing fees will be charged to all training aircraft greater than 2,500 kg as per landing fee table.

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 (HST Exempt)
Value Parking Lot  (Entry to the value parking lot closed for the winter effective January 8, 2025 until April 2025). $15 per day -- first 60 minutes free (per 24 consecutive hour period) 
Premium Parking - Daily $20 per day - first 60 minutes free (per 24 consecutive hour period)
Short Term Parking Lot

$4 per hour / $28 per day - first 60 minutes free

(per 24 consecutive hour period)

 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 (HST Exempt)
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 (HST Exempt)

Passenger Facilitation Fee (PFF)
DescriptionRate
General Terminal Charge (Domestic, International & Transborder (Including Bus Passengers)) $2 per passenger enplaning
Domestic and International and Transborder (U.S. Flights) $7.50 per passenger enplaning
Bus Transportation $7.50 per passenger enplaning

 

Real Estate
DescriptionRate
New Leases $500                           
Assignment of Leases $500
Miscellaneous
DescriptionFee
Fuel Spill Fees Time and materials
After-hours Custom Fees Actual costs plus $25 administration fee
Blue Directional Signs $500
Hydro Connection Fee $250 
Hydro Meter Reading Administration Fee $25 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 $250 per hour - half hour minimum
Winter Sand Application $250 per hour - half hour minimum
Urea Application $250 per hour - half hour minimum
Heavy Equipment Services $250 per hour - half hour minimum
Airline Associated
DescriptionRate
Aircraft Pushback Fee $35 per push back
Lavatory Disposal Fee $25 per flight
Ground Handler License Fee $1,000 per annum
Weigh Scale Fees $50 per scale per flight (for occasional flights)
$500 per month (for airlines)
International Waste Fee Time and materials
Security Rates
DescriptionRate
Key Replacement $100 per key
Keys $100 (no refund, $250 for unreturned card) (HST Exempt)
Airside Escort Fees/Operations Assistance Fee (per hour/ Minimum 1 hour) $50 per hour - 1 hour minimum
Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP)* $100 (no refund, $250 for unreturned card) (HST Exempt)
Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) Fee (RAIC is valid for a period of 5 years; fee is payable upon initial application and renewal) $100 (no refund, $250 for unreturned card) (inclusive of HST)
Parking Pass $25 for lost, stolen or unreturned card (HST Exempt)

 

Mobile Equipment
DescriptionRate
All Airside Vehicles and Equipment $0.033 per kg per year
Office Administration
DescriptionRate
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

Please note:

  • HST will be applicable to all the above fees at the time of invoicing unless otherwise noted. Automobile parking rates include HST.
  • The only fees subject to consumer price index increases are lease rates.