Region of Waterloo International Airport (CYKF), Ontario
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Overview
Region of Waterloo International Airport, identified by the ICAO code CYKF, serves the Breslau area of southern Ontario near the city of Waterloo. As an ops tier 1 facility with Airport of Entry customs status, it handles a mix of business aviation and other traffic within reach of the greater Toronto region. The airport's longer runway extends 7,003 feet, giving it capacity for a broad range of business jet operations relative to its smaller regional neighbors.
Runways
Region of Waterloo International Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 08/26, is 7,003 ft long and 148 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
Region of Waterloo International Airport has Canada Border Services Agency clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Region of Waterloo International Airport recorded 4,190 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and September. Business aviation traffic at CYKF is more concentrated in the spring and fall months, with April, September, and October each recording over 390 monthly operations compared to lower counts in mid-summer.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 413 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Climate
Region of Waterloo International Airport averages 4.0 days above 90°F in July and 28.7 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79.9°F, and January the coldest, at 27.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Nearby airfields
Region of Waterloo International Airport has five airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Brantford Municipal Airport (CYFD), 19.84 NM south.
Part of the Toronto and the Golden Horseshoe area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CYKF and where is it located?
CYKF is the ICAO code for Region of Waterloo International Airport, located in Breslau, Ontario, near the city of Waterloo. The field sits at an elevation of 1,054 feet and is classified as an ops tier 1 facility given its traffic volume. Its longest runway, 08/26, spans 7,003 feet of asphalt, supporting a wide range of business aviation aircraft. Toronto Pearson International Airport lies about 35 nautical miles to the east, and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is roughly 26 nautical miles away. Dispatchers routing through southern Ontario often list CYKF as a viable alternate to the busier Toronto-area airports.
What runways are available at Region of Waterloo International Airport?
Region of Waterloo International Airport offers two paved asphalt runways. Runway 08/26 is the longer of the two at 7,003 feet, with a width of 148 feet, suitable for larger business jets. Runway 14/32 measures 4,103 feet in length and shares the same 148-foot width. Both runways are paved, giving operators flexibility depending on wind conditions. The 7,003-foot runway matches the airport's listed maximum paved runway length.
Does CYKF have customs available for international arrivals?
Yes, CYKF is designated as an Airport of Entry (AOE) with customs available onsite. This designation allows aircraft to clear Canadian customs directly at Region of Waterloo International Airport rather than diverting to another facility. The airport's traffic figures, sourced from FAA TFMSC data, reflect cross-border flights as tracked by the FAA rather than the airport's total operational count. Operators planning international arrivals should confirm current customs procedures and any advance notice requirements before filing. The AOE status makes CYKF a practical entry point for business aviation traffic arriving from the United States.
How much business aviation traffic does Region of Waterloo International Airport handle?
Region of Waterloo International Airport recorded 4,190 business aviation operations against a total of 10,321 annual operations, based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Because CYKF is in Canada, these figures represent cross-border traffic as seen by the FAA rather than the airport's complete traffic count. Monthly business aviation operations ranged from a low of 299 in May to a high of 413 in April. Traffic in April, September, and October each exceeded 390 operations, marking the busier stretches of the year. This pattern gives dispatchers a sense of when ramp and handling demand may be higher at CYKF.
What are typical winter conditions like at CYKF?
Winters at Region of Waterloo International Airport bring sustained cold, with average high temperatures around 28 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit in January and February. Days below freezing are frequent in this period, averaging near 27 to 29 days per month according to estimated climate data. By contrast, summer months such as July see average highs near 80 degrees Fahrenheit with several days above 90 degrees. Operators planning winter operations at CYKF should account for cold-weather procedures given the consistent sub-freezing conditions. These figures are estimates from the source climate agency, not confirmed observations.