Noise
The Region of Waterloo International Airport is committed to running a safe operation. Our goal is to balance passenger, industry and stakeholder needs with those of the surrounding community.
Your airport supports our regional economy
The airport connects Waterloo Region to the world, provides jobs and allows local businesses to compete globally.
Did you know?
- YKF consistently ranks as one of the top twenty busiest airport in Canada
- 660, the number of people employed at YKF in 2023
- $390 million, the total economic impact generated by YKF in 2023
- 426,502, the number of passengers that travelled through YKF in 2025
- 144,271, the number of take-offs and landings at YKF in 2025
- 20% of all Commercial Pilot Licenses in Canada are granted at YKF
- YKF's total economic output has grown 251%, since 2015
When you support local air service, you help create jobs and boost the local economy.
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Noise Incidents - Annual Statistical Reports
The Region of Waterloo International Airport records all noise concerns received. We are only responsible for concerns within a 10 nautical mile radius, caused by planes operating to or from our airport.
| Year | Aircraft Movements (A take-off or landing) | Noise Concerns Received (Jan 1 - Dec 31) | Individual Households | Total |
| 2025 | 144,271 | 833 | 54 | 93.64% |
| 2024 | 132,057 | 1,298 | 81 | 91.68% |
| 2023 | 141,293 | 2,010 | 86 | 87.56% |
| 2022 | 134,247 | 2,137 | 148 | 85.7% |
| 2021 | 133,293 | 1,998 | 197 | 73.2% |
| 2020 | 111,261 | 234 | 78 | 69% |
| 2019 | 146,720 | 223 | 63 | 73% |
| 2018 | 118.391 | 327 | 110 | 62.4% |
Noise statistics are available dating back to 2014 upon request.
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