Kingston initially became the largest town in Upper Canada and was the capital of Canada from 1841 until December 1843. Kingston is home to the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site and is adjacent to the UNESCO Frontenac Arch Biosphere. Nestled where the St. Lawrence River, Rideau Canal, and Lake Ontario meet, the city’s lakeshore location has earned it a reputation for some of the best freshwater sailing in the world. It is also home to the world-renowned 1,000 Islands, the UNESCO-designated Rideau Canal, and Fort Henry.
Kingston offers dynamic festivals and events year-round. Cinephile? Experience the country’s best films at the Kingston Canadian Film Festival or explore issues of identity at the Reelout Queer Film Festival. Bookworm? Connect with your favorite authors at Kingston WritersFest. Foodie? Check out the Intercultural Arts Festival, YGK Craft Beer Fest, or Corks & Forks. Music lover? Limestone City Blues Festival and Back to the Farm Beer and Music Festival are must-dos, plus you can find live music wafting from Kingston’s many pubs, taverns, and cafes pretty much any night of the week.
Attractive Airport
Kingston Airport was established in 1940 in the throes of the Second World War. Within a span of five months, Britain's Royal Air Force cleared 283 hectares (700 acres) and adapted the Nordair attendant's land to accommodate Canada's first air training school.
Air training began in December 1940, and attracted young pilots from all over the Commonwealth to Kingston. The flight school transformed the Kingston skies through the war, as upwards of 100 planes would fly for 12-hour periods every day. After dark, 20 planes would take to the air for night flight training. At the end of war, the Department of Transport assumed ownership of the site and leased it to the City of Kingston. The Kingston Flying Club moved its operations to the airport.
The airport struggled to remain profitable until the City of Kingston purchased it outright in 1974. A much-needed update to the passenger terminal and runways was undertaken in 2018, and completed in 2019. The City of Kingston acknowledges that they are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
The Airport's Name: Norman Rogers
Originally from Nova Scotia, Norman Rogers was a First World War veteran, Rhodes Scholar, and professor at Queen's University. He became Minister of Labour upon his election as Member of Parliament for Kingston in 1935. He was made Minister of Defence in 1939 and announced Kingston as the location for Canada's first air training school. Minister Rogers died in a plane crash in 1940 while traveling to Toronto. He was due to deliver a speech on behalf of then prime minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King, regarding issues of rising xenophobia about German-born Canadians.
Kingston Airport is located approximately eight kilometers west of Kingston's historic downtown
Airport lands account for 275 hectares (679 acres). Passenger traffic growth at Kingston Airport will be driven by regional economic and population growth, influenced by market and air services development
Passenger forecasts indicate passenger traffic growth of 2.8 percent, per annum. By 2026, Kingston Airport is projected to handle 116,000 passengers per year. Aircraft movement forecasts project total aircraft movements to increase on average by 3.7 percent, per year. By 2026, aircraft movements are expected to reach 53,000 operations. In 2005, Kingston Airport generated employment for more than 150 people and contributed $39 million in annual revenue to the local economy. These numbers have grown exponentially in the last 10 years.
Shuttle Flight Service
FLYGTA service is available to book online with dates serving weekdays and weekends. YGK Airport first welcomed FLYGTA flights in 2020, as part of a short-term campaign to support the local tourism industry and safe regional travel during the pandemic. FLYGTA has an excellent safety record and diligently adheres to all federal and provincial COVID-19 safety protocols.
Kingston Flying Club
Whether you are looking to start a career in aviation, or just want to start a new hobby, the Kingston Flying Club provides a professional yet relaxing environment and can work with you at your own pace.
Flight training is offered at the club from Recreational pilot permit, a private pilot license, night rating, multi-engine rating, and the instrument rating. Flying above the 1,000 Islands during pilot training or on a sightseeing flight is one of the most attractive training areas in the country, and a pleasure for passengers.
Two restaurants invite visitors, passengers, and those who work at the airport to enjoy a meal, a coffee break or to celebrate their events at the airport. During the warm season, patrons can watch the air traffic from the outdoors.
Parking rates*
Short-term $2.21/hour**
Daily $8.89
7 days $44.38
14 days $86.64
21 days $128.76
Monthly $139.96
*Inclusive of HST
** Maximum two hours
Passenger drop-off and pick-up at the curbside should not exceed five minutes. Accessible parking spaces are closest to the terminal.
Kingston Airport is a proud member of the Kingston EV Charging Network and has two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations available for use.
Car rental
Avis – 613-389-2228 – https://www.avis.com
Taxi
Amey's Greenwood Taxi – 613-546-1111
Modern City Taxi – 613-546-2222
Lyft - https://www.lyft.com/
Uber - https://www.uber.com/ca/en/ride/
Resources:
https://www.visitkingston.ca/about/
https://www.ygkairport.com/about-ygk/media-centre
https://kingstonflyingclub.com/
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