Flying from YPQ

Thousands of pilots choose to fly from YPQ each year, benefiting from our exceptional facilities and strategic location. Whether you are a private pilot or an aviation enthusiast, Peterborough Regional Airport offers a convenient and efficient gateway for all your aviation needs.

One of the key advantages for locally based aircraft is the absence of landing fees when departing from or returning to YPQ. This cost-saving benefit, combined with our infrastructure and professional services, makes YPQ an ideal home base for your aircraft.

To find out more about flying to and from Peterborough, view our Information for Pilots page.

Aircraft charter

Air charters can be arranged at your convenience and on your schedule. The GTA region offers a variety of options to meet your needs, with President Air Charter based at YPQ to ensure all your flight requirements are fulfilled. Request a quote from President Air Charter today and experience seamless, personalized air travel.

Flights and destinations

While Peterborough Airport does not have scheduled passenger service, BST Vacations offers destination charter services flying directly out of Peterborough Airport – to learn more about their services, visit their website at bstvacations.ca. 

Sightseeing flights

Various tenants at the airport offer flight training introductory flights and sightseeing services, please refer to the business directory for more information.

Safety

The Peterborough Regional Airport is committed to safe practices associated with its aerodrome services. We constantly evaluate our safety performance levels. We take a proactive approach that encompasses hazard identification, safety risks, risk management, human factors, and continuous improvement.

We encourage airport users, tenants, stakeholders, clients, and employees to identify and report hazards and wildlife sightings through our hazard reporting program.