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Regional gateway serving Barrie and Simcoe County, Ontario.
Location
Barrie, Canada
Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (IATA: YLK, ICAO: CYLS) is a small regional airport located near Barrie, Ontario, Canada. It serves the greater Simcoe County area, primarily handling general aviation, charter flights, and flight training operations rather than scheduled commercial airline service.
The airport is owned and operated by the City of Barrie and plays a supporting role in the regional transportation network. While it does not offer major scheduled passenger routes, it serves as a base for private aircraft, corporate aviation, and local flight schools.
Barrie is located roughly 90 kilometres north of Toronto, and many travellers in the region rely on Toronto's major airports for long-haul and commercial travel. Lake Simcoe Regional Airport nonetheless provides important aviation infrastructure for the growing Barrie metropolitan area.
Terminals
The airport has a modest terminal facility primarily oriented toward general aviation and charter operations rather than large-scale commercial passenger processing.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle or taxi, with no dedicated rail or major public transit link directly to Barrie's city centre.
Airlines here
No major scheduled commercial airlines are based or hubbing at Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, as it serves primarily general aviation and charter traffic.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 7 kilometres southeast of downtown Barrie, Ontario.
- ›Owned and operated by the City of Barrie.
- ›Primarily serves general aviation, corporate, and flight training operations.
- ›The airport has a paved runway suitable for smaller aircraft and charter services.
- ›Situated in one of Canada's fastest-growing regions north of Toronto.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
