Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport guide

Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (ICAO CYLS), also called Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, sits on Line 7 in the Township of Oro-Medonte, Ontario, roughly halfway between Barrie and Orillia. The site covers 595 acres at an elevation of 972 ft, about an hour's drive north of Toronto.

The airport opened in 1991 with a 3,500 ft runway. A second phase, completed in 1993, brought a 5,000 ft runway, a larger south apron and a terminal building. Runway 10/28 is now listed at 6,001 ft by 150 ft, with an asphalt surface.

YLK is mainly a general aviation and charter field rather than a scheduled airline hub. Chartright and AVFuel run the fixed-base operations, and the airport offers deicing and anti-icing, customs clearance for charter and general aviation flights, ground transportation and parking. Tenants include Volatus Aerospace, Ontario Flight Centre, NovaJet and Chartright Air Group. About 150 acres of land are set aside for airside commercial development. Passengers booking a charter should confirm customs hours and handling arrangements with the operator before travel.