Peterborough Municipal Airport (YPQ)

Peterborough Regional Airport serves south-central Ontario's aviation needs from its location 3 nautical miles south-southwest of Peterborough, featuring two complementary runways: a 7,000-foot by 100-foot asphalt main runway (09/27) capable of handling larger aircraft, and a 2,000-foot by 49-foot crosswind runway (13/31) ideal for flight training and smaller aircraft operations. Stewart Aviation provides comprehensive services including Avgas 100LL and Jet A-1 fuel, oil, 28/24-volt power carts, heated chemical de-icing units, and freight services with forklift capabilities. The airport operates with staffed hours from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM during April-September and 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM from October-March, utilizing MF UNICOM on 123.0 frequency and AWOS weather observations on 126.925. Located strategically between Toronto and Ottawa, the facility serves as a popular fuel stop for cross-country flights and supports extensive general aviation activities including flight training, corporate aviation, and recreational flying. The lighted taxiway system enables night operations while maintaining safety standards for various aircraft types. Weather planning should consider southern Ontario's variable conditions including lake-effect snow from nearby Lake Ontario, spring fog, and summer thunderstorm activity requiring instrument approach capabilities. Ground transportation includes taxi services and rental cars with easy highway access to downtown Peterborough and connections to Highway 401 corridor. The airport's proximity to the Kawartha Lakes region makes it popular for cottage country access and tourism flights. Pilot services include flight planning facilities, weather briefings, and coordination with Toronto Terminal Control Area for IFR operations. Parking is available for both transient and based aircraft with tie-down and hangar options through Stewart Aviation. The facility supports diverse aviation activities from primary flight training to complex corporate operations, serving the greater Peterborough region's business and recreational aviation needs.

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