What Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation does

The Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation (SACDC) is a not-for-profit, non-share capital corporation that owns and operates the Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) in Garson, Ontario, following its 2000 transfer from Transport Canada under the National Airport Policy. The airport serves as Northern Ontario's preferred gateway, handling 129,033 passengers and 26,402 aircraft movements in 2023 — recovering from the 2021 pandemic low of 54,251 passengers but still well below the 2018 pre-pandemic peak of 286,260. Core infrastructure includes a 6,600 ft × 150 ft primary runway (04-22) with ILS and non-standard CAT II capability, a 5,000 ft secondary runway (12-30), a 27,000 sq. ft. terminal building, Category VI Aircraft Firefighting Services, and a 24/7 NAV Canada Flight Service Station.

The SACDC generates revenue through a diversified transaction-fee model spanning eight primary streams: landing fees ($8.95–$12.25 per 1,000 kg MTOW for signatory vs. non-signatory carriers), passenger facility fees ($30.00 per enplaned passenger), general terminal fees ($3.70–$12.25 per arriving seat), aircraft parking, vehicle parking, advertising (managed by Abcon Media), terminal food and beverage concessions (Fly Sudbury Café & Lounge), and land development leases across four quadrants including 230 acres in the North-East and 25+ lots in the South-East. The customer base is anchored by 65%+ high-frequency business travelers, with airline partnerships spanning Air Canada (daily Pearson service), Porter Airlines (daily Billy Bishop service), Bearskin Airlines (Northern Ontario network), Propair (Ottawa/Montreal launching October 2025), and seasonal WestJet (Calgary service launching June 2025). The organization is led by CEO Giovanna Verrilli with a 12-member board including City of Greater Sudbury representation, operates without municipal tax base support, and pursues an active air service development strategy targeting new carriers and routes.

Name

Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation

Legal name

Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation

Website

https://flysudbury.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation operates the Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) in Northern Ontario, providing passenger terminal services, commercial aviation infrastructure, vehicle parking, ground transportation coordination, and land development across four airport quadrants serving regional business and leisure travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• Regional airport operations
• Commercial aviation services
• Airport parking services
• Airport land development
• Passenger terminal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Garson

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Fees charged to aircraft operators based on Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW). Signatory carriers pay $8.95 per 1,000 kg MTOW; non-signatory carriers pay $12.25 per 1,000 kg MTOW. Annual landing fee of $300 for flight schools with aircraft 0-3,750 kg MTOW.
2. Passenger Facility Fees: $30.00 per enplaned passenger charged to all air carriers and commercial operators using the terminal building. Children under 2 and same-day connecting passengers are exempt.
3. General Terminal Fees: Fees charged per arriving seat based on carrier type and flight type (domestic, transborder, international). Ranges from $3.70 to $12.25 per arriving seat depending on carrier status and destination.
4. Aircraft Parking Fees: Daily and monthly fees based on aircraft weight categories (0-5,000 kg, 5,001-10,000 kg, 10,001-30,000 kg). Daily fees range from $25.00 to $42.50; monthly fees range from $175.00 to $1,025.00.
5. Parking Revenue: Hourly, daily, weekly, and annual parking fees for passenger vehicles. Hourly parking at $3.25, daily rates of $20.50 (main lot) and $18.50 (secondary lot), weekly rates of $123.00 and $111.00 respectively, annual pass at $1,097.50.
6. Land Development Leases: Revenue from leasing land for hangar development, light industrial, commercial, or retail development. Four quadrants available for development including 230 acres in North-East Quadrant and 25+ lots in South-East Quadrant.
7. Advertising Revenue: Advertising opportunities targeting high-frequency business travelers (65%+ of passengers) with captive audience averaging 90 minutes at airport. Partnered with Abcon Media for advertising program management.
8. Food & Beverage Concessions: Fly Sudbury Café & Lounge provides food and beverage services in the terminal building. Open 7 days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours during flight interruptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation owns and operates the Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB), a regional Transport Canada-certified airport serving Northern Ontario. Core services include passenger terminal operations, commercial aviation infrastructure (landing fees, general terminal fees, aircraft parking, fixed-base operator coordination), vehicle parking, ground transportation coordination, on-site food and beverage concessions, advertising sales, and land development leasing for aviation and industrial tenants.

Product overview

The Greater Sudbury Airport operates as a regional airport providing passenger and commercial aviation services. The core service portfolio centers on passenger terminal operations (arrivals, departures, accessibility), vehicle parking (short-term, long-term, annual), and ground transportation coordination (taxi, shuttle, rental cars, transit). Supporting commercial services include landing/regulatory fees for aviation operators, aircraft parking, and fixed-base operations. Ancillary passenger services encompass WiFi/charging, dining (Fly Sudbury Café & Lounge), and accessibility accommodations. Commercial development includes land development for hangar and industrial use across four airport quadrants, and advertising opportunities targeting business travelers. The airport does not operate a unified software platform but rather provides physical infrastructure and coordination services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Passenger Terminal Services
• Parking Services
• Commercial Aviation Services
• Land Development Leasing
• Airport Advertising Program
• Fly Sudbury Café & Lounge

Quantifiable outcome

• 129,033 passengers served in 2023 with recovery trajectory toward pre-pandemic 286,260 (2018)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PropaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 October 2025Quebec-based regional carrier with over 70 years of experience launching new business-focused service from Sudbury to Ottawa and Montreal starting October 27, 2025. Using Beechcraft 1900 aircraft seating 18 passengers. Operates from FBO terminals for business-travel style experience.
• Alectra Energy SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2025Working with Alectra Energy Solutions on a proposed 15-megawatt solar power project on vacant land at the north end of the airport property. Project under IESO's L2 procurement with potential 20-year energy contract. Airport and city council have provided preliminary support.
• WestJetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 June 2025Summer seasonal service between Sudbury and Calgary launched June 12, 2025. First direct air link between Northeastern Ontario and Alberta. Operates twice weekly (Thursdays and Sundays) on Boeing 737 aircraft through October 2025, returning May-October 2026.
• Abcon MediacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAbcon Media is the Greater Sudbury Airport's advertising partner responsible for managing the airport's advertising program. They offer advertising opportunities to target high-frequency business travelers in Northern Ontario with captive 90-minute audiences. Located at 1000 Yonge St, Suite 500, Toronto, ON M4W 2K2. Tel: 1-888-868-2666.
• Aaron Transfer / Aaron TransportationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew shuttle service launched connecting passengers to local transportation hubs and hotels in Greater Sudbury. Non-fixed route service with dedicated curbside pickup/drop-off. Bookable via app, online booking system, or 24-hour call center at 1-844.GET.2.YSB. Partnership includes Aaron Taxi and Aaron Luxe premium black car service.
• Loomex GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLoomex Group specializes in emergency management and exercise training. Managed the 2024 'Operation Sudbury Safe Skies' 12-hour emergency exercise simulating aircraft incident. Develops realistic emergency scenarios to test response strategies and coordination among agencies.
• Executive Aviation Fuels LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationFixed Base Operator providing aircraft support services including in-flight catering, lounge space, aircraft parking and fueling. Located at 3020 Skyline Drive. 24-hour phone: 705.822.7946.
• Northern Aviation ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationShell-affiliated Fixed Base Operator at 5900 Air Terminal Dr. Provides aircraft fueling and support services. Local phone: 705.693.2972, 24-hour: 705.561.2967.
• CAMX AerospacecoreTechnology or IntegrationFixed Base Operator specializing in buying, leasing or maintaining aircraft in Canada. Located at 8281 Aviation Road, Greater Sudbury. Toll-Free: 1-866-279-7880.
• Executive Aviation (Ground Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides ground services for airline partners, representing customers with above and below the wing ground services. Careers available at executivelyaviation.ca.
• Air CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDaily flights to and from Toronto's Pearson International Airport providing worldwide connections. Major airline partner serving as primary connection to global destinations.
• Porter AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDaily service to and from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport connecting passengers to various Canadian and U.S. destinations.
• Bearskin AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDivision of Perimeter Aviation providing air service throughout Northern Ontario including Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, and North Bay with network connections to Manitoba.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Timmins Victor M. Power Airport: Operates Timmins' regional airport as a key Northeastern Ontario gateway. Comparable in terms of small-to-medium scale, resource-economy catchment, and reliance on a mix of scheduled and general aviation traffic.
• Niagara District Airport: Small Ontario regional airport operated as a community-focused facility. Comparable as a small-scale Ontario regional airport with a similar fee-based operating model and general aviation emphasis, though in a different catchment.
• North Bay Jack Garland Airport: Operates the North Bay Jack Garland Airport serving a Northern Ontario community of similar scale to Sudbury. Comparable as a small/medium regional airport authority with similar fee-based revenue model, regional carrier partnerships, and general aviation exposure.
• Thunder Bay International Airport Authority: Operates Thunder Bay International Airport, another major Northern Ontario regional airport with similar mandate, infrastructure profile (runway, terminal, FBO), and reliance on Transport Canada regulatory framework. Highly comparable in catchment, carrier mix, and fee-based revenue model.
• Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation: Manages the Sault Ste. Marie Airport as a community development corporation with a comparable not-for-profit governance structure, Northern Ontario catchment, and multi-carrier route network. Directly comparable as a peer regional airport authority with similar scale and revenue mix.

Broad incumbents

• Greater Toronto Airports Authority (Toronto Pearson): Operates Canada's largest airport and serves as the primary hub for Sudbury's Air Canada connectivity. Comparable as a Canadian airport authority under similar Transport Canada regulatory regime but operates at vastly greater scale as a large incumbent.
• Ottawa International Airport Authority: Manages Ottawa's primary airport with a not-for-profit airport authority structure similar to SACDC. Comparable as a Canadian regional airport authority and as a destination newly served by Sudbury via Propair.

Regional players

• Winnipeg Airports Authority: Operates Winnipeg Richardson International Airport as a not-for-profit airport authority. Comparable in governance and Canadian airport authority model but serves a much larger Western Canadian catchment connected via Bearskin Airlines' network.
• Halifax Stanfield International Airport Authority: Not-for-profit Canadian airport authority operating Atlantic Canada's principal gateway. Comparable governance structure and not-for-profit Canadian airport authority model, though operating at a different geographic and scale profile.

Others

• Greater Sudbury Airport (peer entity context: NAV Canada): NAV Canada operates the 24/7 Flight Service Station at YSB and provides air traffic control services across Canada. Comparable as an essential enabler of airport operations and as a regulatory counterpart whose infrastructure decisions directly shape airport economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FlySudbury
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/flysudbury
• Facebookfacebook.com/FlySudbury
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/11469456
• Instagraminstagram.com/flysudbury

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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