Kenora Airport

Name

Kenora Airport

Legal name

Kenora Airport Authority Inc.

Website

https://airportkenora.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kenora Airport is a regional airport in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, operated as a non-profit on a user-pay basis. It serves commercial passengers (via North Star Air), general aviation, charter operators (River Air), emergency services (Ornge, MNRF), and tourism traffic to the Lake of the Woods region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenora

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Airport User Fees: Operating on a user-pay basis with no federal, provincial or municipal subsidies. Generates revenue through various airport fees including landing fees, parking, and facility usage charges.
2. Shell Fuelling Operations: On-site Shell fuel services providing Jet A-1, Jet A-1A (additive), and Avgas 100 LL through Shell FBO.
3. Catering Services: Premium catering services through Chef Mark Wrigley offering multi-tiered menus (Bronze through Platinum) plus specialty options like sushi/sashimi and bento boxes.
4. Advertising: Indoor, outdoor, and digital advertising opportunities at the terminal. Terminal was nationally nominated for WestJet Innovation & Excellence Award at Canadian Tourism Awards 2018.
5. Land Development Leases: Approximately 96.3 acres of ground-side land available for development. Airport seeking long-term lease relationships with companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kenora Airport operates a regional airport facility in Northwestern Ontario, providing runway, taxiway, and apron infrastructure, a passenger terminal, on-site Shell aviation fuelling (Jet A-1, Jet A-1A, Avgas 100 LL), CANPASS customs services for trans-border flights, premium in-flight catering, terminal advertising, pilot support services, and approximately 96.3 acres of ground-side land available for development leases. The airport hosts scheduled commercial service (North Star Air connecting Kenora to Thunder Bay starting January 15, 2026), charter and float operations (River Air), emergency services (Ornge medevac, MNRF wildfire response), and general aviation.

Product overview

Kenora Airport (YQK) operates as a regional airport offering a unified portfolio of aviation services centered around its core terminal operations. The main offerings include passenger terminal services, runway and airfield infrastructure (including a completed 2022 rehabilitation project), Shell aviation fuelling, catering services, U.S. customs/CANPASS entry services, terminal advertising, land development opportunities, and pilot support services. Commercial flights are provided through North Star Air connecting Kenora to Thunder Bay, with additional services from River Air for Lake of the Woods regional tours. The airport is operated by the Kenora Airport Authority on a user-pay basis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Passenger Terminal Services Full-service passenger terminal opened in 2018 providing check-in, baggage handling, commercial airline operations (North Star Air), ground-side amenities, and visitor services for travelers using the Kenora and Lake of the Woods region.
• Runway and Airfield Infrastructure

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ aircraft movements coordinated annually through Flight Service Station
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• North Star AircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth Star Air provides scheduled commercial service between Kenora (YQK) and Thunder Bay (YQT) starting January 15, 2026. This partnership marks the return of scheduled passenger flights to Kenora's airport.
• River AircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal float aircraft operator based at Kenora Harbourfront. Operates amphibious Cessna Caravan delivering passengers to fly-in fishing lodges, private lake cabins, and offers Lake of the Woods region tours.
• Shell Fuelling (FBO)coreTechnology or IntegrationShell supplies aviation fuel on-site including Jet A-1, Jet A-1A (additive), and Avgas 100 LL. Fuelling provided at the airport with after-hours service available.
• OrngecoreOthersMedical emergency transport organization with hangar facility on airport grounds. Provides critical medevac services for the Northwestern Ontario region.
• Ministry of Natural Resources and Fire (MNRF)coreOthersGovernment ministry with water-bomber base at airport for wildfire management and suppression. Critical for controlling forest fires in the region.
• Q104minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station partnered with Kenora Airport and North Star Air for the 'Win a Trip to see Bryan Adams' contest promoting new air service to Thunder Bay.
• Nav CanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationOperates the Flight Service Station at Kenora Airport providing air traffic control services, weather observation, and pilot assistance including pre-flight briefings and terrain/weather information.
• Bearskin AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCheck-in and baggage drop-off services stationed inside the new terminal. Historical airline partner operating prior to 9/11.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Timmins Victor M. Power Airport: Northern Ontario regional airport supporting mining, forestry, and indigenous community travel. Comparable in scale, mission profile, and emergency service tenants.
• Dryden Regional Airport: Regional airport in Northwestern Ontario serving a similar small-population catchment with general aviation, charter, and limited scheduled service. Closely comparable in scale, governance, and reliance on regional traffic.
• Fort Frances Municipal Airport: Small Northwestern Ontario airport serving a border community near the US and Lake of the Woods region. Comparable in size, cross-border potential, and tourism-driven GA demand.
• Red Lake Airport: Remote Northern Ontario airport supporting mining, fly-in fishing, and medevac activity. Highly comparable in thin-route regional profile and reliance on emergency services tenants.
• Sioux Lookout Airport: Northwestern Ontario airport serving a remote community with strong medevac and general aviation demand. Comparable mission profile, customer mix, and infrastructure scale.

Regional players

• Sudbury Airport: Larger Northern Ontario regional airport with multiple scheduled carriers. Comparable in regional connectivity role but operates at materially greater scale and traffic.
• Sault Ste. Marie Airport: Northern Ontario regional airport with scheduled service and general aviation operations. Comparable regional connectivity role but located in a larger city catchment.
• North Bay Jack Garland Airport: Northern Ontario regional airport serving a similar mid-sized community. Comparable in scheduled service scope, GA activity, and emergency services tenants.
• Thunder Bay International Airport: Larger regional hub in Northwestern Ontario that serves as the connecting endpoint for North Star Air's Kenora service. Comparable catchment, but materially larger scale and broader commercial route network.

Broad incumbents

• Winnipeg Richardson International Airport: Major Western Canadian hub located a short drive from Kenora. Competes for the same Northwestern Ontario catchment with significantly more destinations and airline options.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Kenora-Airport/61500000000000
• Instagraminstagram.com/kenoraairport
• Xx.com/AirportKenora
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kenora-airport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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