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About the Oshawa Executive Airport

Oshawa Executive Airport with a plane.

Welcome to the Oshawa Executive Airport, your aviation gateway to the City of Oshawa and the Greater Toronto Area. The Airport is owned by the City of Oshawa, Operated by the City of Oshawa and managed by Total Aviation & Airport Solutions.

Situated on 484 acres of land, this executive level regional airport features:

a modern terminal building capable of facilitating corporate business travel and general aviation.
dual runways able to service a broad range of aircraft.
modern navigational aids including:
- Area navigation (R.N.A.V.),
- Global Navigation Satellite System (G.N.S.S.),
- Lateral navigation (L.N.A.V.), and
- Localizer performance with vertical guidance (L.P.V.) approaches down to 250ft above sea level (A.S.L.).
on site Canada Border Service Agency (C.B.S.A.) - Canada Customs: available 7 days a week 8:30 a.m. to midnight by appointment.
Navigation Canada control tower.
Full Service Fixed Based Operator (F.B.O.) open 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
a variety of aviation services such as fuel, maintenance and logistical support.
over 350,000 square feet of hangar space, including privately owned hangarminiums.

The Airport is conveniently located within a short distance to other major transportation modes including CN/CP Rail, VIA Rail, GO Transit, Highway 401 and Highway 407.

Air ambulance, passenger charter services, flight training, freight services, aerial police operations, aircraft maintenance and aircraft restoration services are all provided at the airport.

The Oshawa Executive Airport is open 7 days a week, 365 days of the year; however, flight restrictions are in place from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. limiting flights to police, medical and industrial flights and Oshawa-based aircraft returning to the airport. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the airport terminal building is currently closed to the public.

Whether you are flying to Oshawa as a destination, making it a stopover on your journey, or doing business here, you will find the friendly and knowledgeable staff and service providers at the airport on hand to assist you.

Runway Information

The Oshawa Executive Airport has four runways with the capacity to handle a variety of aircraft along with modern navigational aids including R.N.A.V. (G.N.S.S.), L.N.A.V. and L.P.V. approaches.

Runways

Runway 12/30 is 4,250 ft. x 100 ft.
Runway 05/23 is 2,654 ft. x 100 ft.

Air Traffic Control (6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Local)

ATIS 125.675
Ground 118.40
Tower 120.10

Mandatory Frequency (10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Local)

ATIS 125.675
MF 120.10 PPR

Check the Canadian Flight Supplement and Canada Air Pilot for up-to-date information.

For current information and Notice to Airmen (N.O.T.A.M.s), please visit NAV Canada N.O.T.A.M.

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Aircraft Movement Statistics at the Oshawa Executive Airport

The Statistics Canada Aircraft movement webpage provides the ability to search approximately 100 airports for current and historical data within a wide array of choices such as class of operation and peak hour and peak day movements. To view information specific to Oshawa, use the following steps:

Go to the Statistics Canada Aircraft movement webpage
Select Airports tab under Customize table window
Unselect all airports
Select Oshawa
Press the Apply button
If you wish to change the time period select the reference period tab under customize table window
If you wish to change the class of operation select the class of operations tab under customize table window
If you wish to view peak hour and peak day movements select the peak hour and peak day movements tab under customize table window

On-site Weather Conditions

The Oshawa Executive Airport has current on-site weather monitoring available for the safety of you and your passengers. Current weather conditions and forecasts are available for online viewing at:

Airport Safety Policy

Safety at Oshawa Executive Airport (Oshawa Airport), and maintaining the confidence of the local community and the traveling public in the safety of the aviation industry, is vital. The Oshawa Airport provides a systemic, explicit and comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) for managing safety risks. View the full policy now.

If you have a general safety concern, please complete the Transport Canada Civil Aviation Communication Centre contact form found here.

Tree Removal and Management

The management of obstacles including natural growth around the airport is an integral component of airport safety. In 1987, Transport Canada (T.C.) established the Oshawa Airport Zoning Regulations, which limit the height of all obstacles including trees with a 4 km radius around the airport.

View the map of the Transport Canada Oshawa Airport Zoning now.

Each year the airport measures the height of trees around the airport to ensure that they do not penetrate the airspace and create a hazard to aviation. It is important to note that the height of the tree must remain below the airspace and the lowest airspace is located on the approach to each runway. Where it has been determined that a tree is nearing the airspace the airport retains an arborist and determines the best method to prevent the tree from violating the airspace. This may include trimming the tree or removing the tree subject to the location, age, type and access. It is the responsibility of the each property owner to ensure compliance with the mandatory T.C. airport zoning regulations. Where the tree is located on a residential property the airport has a policy of covering the costs of tree trimming or removal. Where the tree is located on commercial property the costs for trimming or removing the tree rest with the commercial property owner. Where a tree is removed on residential property and suitable replacement will be planted.

In addition to the T.C. airport zoning regulations the Canadian Aviation Security regulations also prohibit any object from being located within 3 metres of an airport fence including natural vegetation in order to ensure that it cannot be used to assist in breaching (climbing) the fence.

Air Quality and Climate Change

Here at the Oshawa Executive Airport our environmental policy is based on continues improvement, environmental compliance and pollution prevention. This policy includes a comprehensive strategy,

To manage all fuel handled and stored on the airport,
To replace building and airfield lighting with state of the art solar and LED lighting,
To reduce vehicle idling,
To manage storm water runoff including the reintroduction of clean roof top rain water back into the ground water and,
To eliminate the use of leaded aviation fuel as soon as Transport Canada approves an alternate fuel for aircraft use.

As a component of our environmental policy, the airport retained RWDI Air Inc. to undertake an Air Quality Assessment of the airport in 2015. The assessment looked all air contaminants generated by the airport from vehicle, airport equipment, buildings and aircraft and included growth in annual aircraft movements to 102,000 annually. The report also included baseline non-airport related pollutants from surrounding traffic, commercial and residential uses. All pollutants were then combined to determine a maximum aggregate contaminate level.

The results of the study found that the maximum predicted cobalt (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and fine particles (PM2.5) concentrations, including background, were well below their applicable thresholds.

The Airport Manager has retained a consultant to complete Air Quality and Noise studies pursuant to the City’s 2021-2022 Oshawa Executive Airport Action Plan, and further information can be found on the Noise Management page.

Emergency Management

The airport has an extensive Emergency Management Plan (E.R.P.) which includes all conceivable aviation related emergency scenarios on and off the airport. The plan is reviewed on an annual basis and the review includes input from Durham Region Police Service (D.R.P.S.), Oshawa Fire Services (O.F.S.), and Emergency Management Services (E.M.S.). In addition, there is an annual training exercise, which includes airport staff, airport tenants, D.R.P.S., O.F.S. and E.M.S. Whitby Fire Services are also included in the review and training exercises through their mutual aid agreement with Oshawa Fire Services. The E.R.P. also includes all relevant resources, contact procedures and information for all related provincial and federal departments and agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the airport close?

The airport is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have a voluntary policy in place to limit after hours flights (between the hours of 10:30 pm and 6:30 am) to police, medical and industrial emergency flights and Oshawa based aircraft returning to the airport.

Why are trees being removed and trimmed at and around the airport?

We conduct surveys to ensure that the trees surrounding the airport do not exceed the maximum height permitted as mandated by Transport Canada in the Oshawa Airport Zoning Regulations. If a tree is deemed to be an obstruction, measures must be undertaken to comply with these Transport Canada safety regulations. These measures often include tree removal or tree trimming.

Does the airport review land use submissions and planning decisions?

The airport reviews all land use submissions and site plans submitted to the City of Oshawa as well as most of the submissions from the eastern side of the Town of Whitby. It is important to ensure that all land use and planning decisions comply with Transport Canada Airport Zoning Regulations as they relate to obstacle height, the attraction of wildlife, and the airport noise exposure forecast (N.E.F.).

What determines which runway aircraft use?

Aircraft are mandated for safety reasons by Transport Canada to take-off and land facing into the wind.

If winds are less than 5 knots, aircraft (dependent on type) will depart and arrive on Runway 30. Aircraft using Runway 30 depart over the Lowes on Taunton Rd, which limits the noise exposure to the residential communities that surround the airport.

If winds are greater than 5 knots (9km/h) the most suitable runway (dependent on aircraft type) in wind direction by heading must be used. For example, if the winds were 120 degrees from the East at 5 knots or above the aircraft would use Runway 12.

Why are military jets / aircraft flying over Oshawa?

The military aircraft you see in Oshawa from time to time may be conducting training exercises or they may be on search and rescue missions along Lake Ontario. They often stop at the airport to refuel their aircraft. Most of the time we do not get advanced notice of their arrival.

Do you have any flights to Florida?

We do not have any scheduled passenger flights from Oshawa and there are no plans to have scheduled passenger service. The Oshawa Executive Airport is Ontario’s largest general aviation and corporate ONLY airport serving Oshawa, Durham Region, and the Greater Toronto Area.

Can I book a scenic flight for my family?

We have two businesses at the airport that offer introductory and scenic aircraft flights. Canadian Flight Academy (905-404-9252) and Durham Flight Centre (905-720-2831) would be happy to assist you with your flight needs.

Have you expanded the runway?

We have not expanded or extended our runways. Our longest runway is 4,250 foot long and it was rehabilitated in September 2017 with new pavement, line markings, and LED light fixtures.

Is there a restaurant at the airport?

There is a small café within the Airport Terminal Building that serves breakfast and lunch along with coffee and light refreshments. It is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Does the airport offer school tours?

The airport itself does not conduct school tours. Durham Flight Centre along with Canadian Flight Academy often accommodate school tours and can be reached at 905-720-2831 (Durham Flight Centre) and 905-404-9252 (Canadian Flight Academy). All inquiries should be directed to them directly.

Are there any events that take place at the airport?

For up to date information on airport events, please check the airport news feed.

Can I learn to fly at the Oshawa Executive Airport?

Absolutely! We are proud to have two excellent private career colleges at the airport that offer flight training for students looking to obtain their airline / commercial pilot licenses. Contact Durham Flight Centre (905-720-2831) or Canadian Flight Academy (905-404-9252) to get started!

I have a Drone Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (U.A.V.) where am I allowed to fly?

Information relating to the operation of U.A.V. can be found on the Transport Canada website.

Transport Canada drone information

How can I obtain a temporary crane permit?

Obstacles up in the airspace around the Oshawa Executive Airport, such as temporary cranes, are a hazard to aviation safety. As such, it is important to inform pilots of the locations of these obstacles, as well as the time and date that they are going to be up in the airspace.

Also, there are limitations to the height that these temporary obstacles can be under the Oshawa Executive Airport Zoning Regulations. These heights vary depending on your location. In some circumstances, temporary exemptions can be granted to these limitations, however, this process can take up to sixty (60) days to complete.

Processing Times: The Oshawa Executive Airport will make every effort to process the permit application within 3 business days for cranes that are below the Airport Zoning limitations.

As noted above, if you are eligible and require an exemption to the Zoning, it may take up to 60 business days to process your request.Electronic submissions may also decrease the time required to properly assess a submission.

Please contact us for an electronic copy of the Temporary Crane Permit Application.

Who can I speak to at the Oshawa Executive Airport?

Below are the contacts for the Oshawa Executive Airport:

Oshawa Executive Airport
1200 Airport Boulevard
Oshawa, Ontario
L1J 8P5

Telephone: 905-576-8146
Fax: 905-723-6937
[email protected]

Contacts

Stephen Wilcox, Airport Manager
[email protected]

James Roffey, Airport Operations Manager
[email protected]

Carlene Mitchell, Manager of Safety & Compliance

[email protected]

Kristina Stiel, Administration & Finance
[email protected]

If you have a noise concern, please complete the Airport feedback / noise complaint form.