About Us

The Oshawa Executive Airport is an aviation gateway to the City of Oshawa and the Greater Toronto Area. 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 include:
- Area navigation (R.N.A.V.)
- Global Navigation Satellite System (G.N.S.S.)
- Lateral navigation (L.N.A.V.)
- Localizer performance with vertical guidance (L.P.V.) approaches 250 ft above sea level (A.S.L.)
on site Canada Border Service Agency (C.B.S.A.) - Canada Customs: available seven 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, 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 Oshawa Executive Airport is open seven 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.

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

Interesting facts about the operation of the Oshawa Executive Airport:

The role of the airport is serve the City of Oshawa and the Region of Durham as a vital component of the transportation infrastructure supporting business and building community.
The Oshawa Executive Airport is committed to operating the airport within the context of being a good community neighbour.
The airport is operated and managed by Total Aviation & Airport Solutions on behalf of the City of Oshawa.
The City has an operating and options agreement in place with the Federal Government, which requires that the City operate the airport until 2047.
The City may close the airport prior to 2047 if the Pickering Airport is opened however, the airport may not close prior to 2033.
The airport and former airport lands generates in access of $1.5 in property taxes annually and it has a net operating budget cost of approximately $420,000 a year.
All airport users pay rent, user fees and other related airport fees consistent with industry practices.
In 2022, the total aircraft movements were approximately 95,000.
The airport will not sell or lease new airport lands for flight training purposes.
The attraction of a scheduled airline service is not pursued or promoted.
As part of any effort to address the impacts of the additional aircraft traffic on the community, it is critical to understand the legal framework. In this regard:
The City cannot unilaterally regulate or control the volume of aircraft traffic that can occur from the airport.
The City cannot unilaterally control or regulate the type of aircraft at the airport.
The City cannot unilaterally control or regulate.
The City cannot try to control or regulate the volume of aircraft traffic or the type of aircraft used by indirect means, such as the use of unreasonable fees or other unreasonable restrictions such as hours of operation, limiting access to taxiways and runways, etc.

Airport facts

Runway information

Runway 12/30 is 4,250 feet long by 100 ft wide.
Runway 05/23 is 2,654 feet long by 100 ft wide
Air Traffic Control Frequencies:
- Automatic Terminal Information System (A.T.I.S.): 125.675
- Ground Frequency: 118.40
- Tower / Mandatory Frequency: 120.10

Aircraft movement statistics

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 the Airports tab under customize table window
Unselect all airports
Select Oshawa
Press the apply button
To change the time period, select the reference period tab under customize table window
To change the class of operation, select the class of operations tab under customize table window
To view peak hour and peak day movements, select the peak hour and peak day movements tab under customize table window

Onsite weather conditions

The Oshawa Executive Airport has onsite weather monitoring available for the safety of you and your passengers. View current weather conditions and forecasts at:

Airport safety policy

Safety at Oshawa Executive Airport and maintaining the confidence of the surrounding community and the travelling public are vital. The Oshawa Airport provides a systemic, explicit and comprehensive Safety Management System (S.M.S.) for managing safety risks. Please send safety concerns to the airport management team at [email protected].

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

Tree removal and management

The management of obstacles, including natural growth around the airport, is an major component of airport safety. Transport Canada (T.C.) has established the Oshawa Airport Zoning Regulations, limiting all obstacles height, including trees, within a 4 km radius around the airport.

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 size of the tree must remain below the airspace and the lowest airspace, is located on the approach to each runway.

If a tree is nearing the airspace, the airport retains an arborist and determines the best method to prevent the tree from violating the airspace. Action may include trimming the tree or removing the tree subject to the location, age, type and access.

It is the responsibility of property owners to ensure compliance with the mandatory airport zoning regulations. When a the tree is on a residential property, the airport has a policy to help with tree trimming or removal. A suitable replacement will be planted if a residential property tree is removed. However, if the tree is on a commercial property the costs for tree trimming or removing belong to the commercial property owner.

Air quality and climate change

At the Oshawa Executive Airport, our environmental policy is based on continuous improvement, environmental compliance and pollution prevention. This policy includes a comprehensive strategy including but not limited to:

managing all fuel handled and stored at the airport
replacing building and airfield lighting with state of the art solar and L.E.D. lighting as able
reducing vehicle idling
managing stormwater runoff, including the reintroduction of clean rooftop rainwater back into the groundwater
Working to eliminate the use of leaded aviation fuel once Transport Canada approves an alternate fuel for aircraft use

Emergency management

The airport has a comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (E.R.P.), for all conceivable aviation related emergency scenarios on and off the airport. The plan is reviewed annually and 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 as per their mutual aid agreement with Oshawa Fire Services. The E.R.P. contains 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, 365 days of the year. However, we have a voluntary policy to limit after hours flights (between 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.) 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?

The airport conducts surveys to ensure that trees surrounding the airport do not exceed the maximum height permitted by Transport Canada in the Oshawa Airport Zoning Regulations. If a tree becomes a concern, action will be taken to meet Transport Canada's safety regulations and may 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 and most submissions from the eastern side of the Town of Whitby. It is vital to ensure that all land use and planning decisions comply with Transport Canada Airport Zoning Regulations as they set the obstacle height, the attraction of wildlife, and the airport noise exposure forecast (N.E.F.).

What determines which runway aircraft use?

For safety reasons by Transport Canada, aircraft are required to take-off and land facing into the wind.

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

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

Why are military jets flying over Oshawa?

Military aircraft may be conducting training exercises or search and rescue missions along Lake Ontario. They often stop at the airport to refuel their aircraft. However, we do not get advanced notice of their arrival most of the time.

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?

Two businesses at the airport that offer introductory and scenic aircraft flights.

Canadian Flight Academy
Durham Flight Centre

Is there a restaurant at the airport?

A small café within the Airport Terminal Building serves breakfast, lunch and coffee, and light refreshments. It is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I have an unmanned aerial vehicle. Where am I allowed to fly?

Visit the Transport Canada website for information about the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones.

How can I obtain a temporary crane permit?

Obstacles in the airspace around the Oshawa Executive Airport, such as temporary cranes, are a hazard to aviation safety. Therefore it is essential to inform pilots of the locations of these obstacles, and the time and date they will be in the airspace.

In addition, 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 cases, temporary exemptions can be granted to these limitations; however, this process can take up to 60 days to complete.

Processing Times: The Oshawa Executive Airport will make every effort to process the permit application within three business days for cranes below the airport zoning limitations.

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 needed to assess a submission.

For more information, please email [email protected]

Who can I speak to at the Oshawa Executive Airport?

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]