About Our Airport

Welcome to YPQ!

The Peterborough Airport is home to an aviation-related employment park, services for recreational pilots, charter flight businesses and aviation education.

Businesses at the airport directly employ over 500 jobs within the aerospace industry. According to the Airport Master Plan completed in 2022, the airport accounted for over $90 million in gross domestic product to the region. Capable of supporting Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 series aircraft, the airport is positioned to meet the needs of the aviation and aerospace sectors to serve as an economic and social driver for Peterborough and the surrounding region.

The Peterborough Airport is a leading facility that supports:

• National and international aerospace manufacturing
• Aircraft and engine overhaul and maintenance
• Destination charter flights originating from Peterborough
• Charter flight operations
• Corporate and general aviation aerospace trades
• Aviation and aerospace education
• General aviation activities

Connected to major highway infrastructure and centrally positioned between major aviation hubs, the Peterborough Airport and surrounding region offers a strategic advantage for business to connect people, goods and manufacturing in the region. Maintaining a Port-of-Entry status for international travel, the airport is serviced by the Canada Border Service Agency.

Getting to YPQ

Our terminal address is 925 Airport Road, Unit 590A, Peterborough, ON, K9J 0E7. 

Parking and ground transportation

The airport provides both short-term and long-term parking conveniently located next to the terminal building. Long-term parking fees apply after 7 days, with a weekly rate of $35.00 for vehicles parked over one week. Please pay in advance by calling 705-743-6708.

Rental cars at the Peterborough Airport

For travellers arriving at Peterborough Airport, convenient rental car services are available to facilitate your transportation needs. Contact Stewart Aviation at 705-745-8626 to arrange a rental car or find out more.

Contact us

Our history

Take a step back in time and have a look at the timeline to see how YPQ got to where it is today:

• Early 1960s: Harry Oakman acquired land and, with the support of the City of Peterborough, built two turf runways, laying the groundwork for the airport.

• 1965: Bradley Air Service became the first commercial business at Peterborough Airport. This enabled operations including a charter service, flying training school, and aircraft sales, service, and maintenance.

• 1967: The City of Peterborough purchased airport land from Harry Oakman, which now forms part of the current airport.

• September 21, 1969: The Peterborough Municipal Airport officially opened with a 5,000-foot hard surface runway featuring lighting and a small terminal building.

• 1995: The City rehabilitated the runway and taxiway, upgrading the pavement to a PLR of 8.

• 2010: A major expansion commenced, featuring new infrastructure, a new terminal building, runway expansion, and a General Aviation Area.
• 2019: The airport celebrated its 50th Anniversary with an Air Show and Gala dinner.

• 2024: The General Aviation Expansion project continues, further enhancing the airport's capabilities.