{"id":820736,"date":"2026-07-23T11:45:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/820736\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T11:45:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:45:31","slug":"commercial-flights-could-be-coming-to-another-airport-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/820736\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial flights could be coming to another airport in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An airport in southern Ontario is a step closer to being able to accept commercial service.<\/p>\n<p>The provincial government this week announced that it has invested almost $10 million to help turn Niagara District Airport \u201cinto a modern regional gateway capable of supporting future commercial passenger service.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNiagara is a major contributor to Ontario\u2019s economy, and our government is investing in transportation infrastructure that will allow one of the most renowned tourist destinations on the planet to continue to thrive for generations to come,\u201d said Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insauga.com\/5-star-hotel-and-possible-new-theme-park-part-of-niagara-falls-revitalization-plan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5-star hotel and possible new theme park part of Niagara Falls revitalization plan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur nearly $10-million investment in Niagara\u2019s airport will support improved passenger air services, helping to make it faster and easier for millions of tourists to visit Niagara each year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The investment will help to advance the Niagara District Airport\u2019s master plan.<\/p>\n<p>That plan is a 20-year vision to turn the airport into a regional gateway.<\/p>\n<p>It includes terminal upgrades, new service buildings, as well as taxiway, apron, and runway changes needed to support future growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe province\u2019s support marks a critical step in advancing our master plan and realizing our vision of becoming a modern regional gateway,\u201d said Daniel Pilon, the CEO of Niagara District Airport.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis funding brings us one step closer to introducing scheduled commercial service to Niagara, serving more than half a million residents and 13 million annual visitors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When exactly the airport may begin to have commercial passenger flights is still unclear, however.<\/p>\n<p>Pilon told INsauga.com there are numerous steps that need to be completed and they are currently in the planning and design stage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the beginning of the process for something that\u2019s a large build, and so we\u2019re very excited about that part,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Pilon said their master plan has received a lot of support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo now we have to continue to go on the design and planning phase, which involves a lot of communication, a lot more community engagement, making sure people are aware\u2026 So that\u2019s going to continue, but this is very positive next step as we move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Niagara District Airport is owned by the City of Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, and Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insauga.com\/editorial-guidelines\" class=\"editorial-guidelines-link d-block mb-4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            INsauga&#8217;s Editorial Standards and Policies        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Last 30 Days: 45,825 Votes<\/p>\n<p>All Time: 1,444,270 Votes<\/p>\n<p>    864 VOTES<br \/>\n    Are you still boycotting products from the USA?    <\/p>\n<p>\tWIN A $100 GIFT CARD<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to INsauga\u2019s daily email newsletter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"An airport in southern Ontario is a step closer to being able to accept commercial service. 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