YYB North Bay Jack Garland Airport

What YYB North Bay Jack Garland Airport does

YYB North Bay Jack Garland Airport is a municipally owned regional airport located in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, operated by the North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation on behalf of the City of North Bay. The airport is the largest north of Toronto and provides scheduled commercial passenger service via WestJet (Calgary), Propair (Toronto City, Rouyn-Noranda), and Bearskin Airlines (Sudbury), alongside cargo services through Bearskin and Federal Express. It serves business and leisure travelers connecting Northern Ontario communities to national and international destinations.

The airport's core infrastructure includes a 10,000 ft primary runway, a 4,500 ft secondary runway, dedicated ground-test areas, and reserved flight-test airspace. Since 1996, YYB has participated in the International Runway Friction Index Testing Program alongside Transport Canada, NASA, the FAA, and NRC, establishing an international aerospace testing and cold-weather evaluation capability. On airport lands, an Airport Industrial Business Park hosts 30+ aviation and non-aviation businesses employing 500+ skilled workers across aerospace manufacturing, MRO, training, and operations. Canadore College operates an 82,000 sq. ft. airside training facility on site, supplying a talent pipeline for aviation and avionics maintenance, structural repair, and rotary-wing programs.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix: transaction-based passenger service fees tied to airline traffic, recurring industrial land and office leases in the business park, advertising inside terminal facilities, filming location services with published rates ($160 base plus $125/hr), and cargo fees. The customer base spans airlines (WestJet, Propair, Bearskin, Voyageur Aviation, Helicopters Canada), logistics operators (Federal Express, Bearskin cargo), education (Canadore College), and search-and-rescue organizations (BAYSAR, CASARA North Bay). GTM is direct-to-consumer via the yyb.ca website and municipal economic development channels, including the City of North Bay and Invest North Bay partnership ecosystem.

Name

YYB North Bay Jack Garland Airport

Legal name

North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation

Website

https://yyb.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YYB North Bay Jack Garland Airport is a municipally owned regional airport in North Bay, Ontario, the largest north of Toronto, serving scheduled passenger, cargo, aerospace testing, and industrial tenants across Northern Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Bay

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Passenger Service Fees: Airport generates revenue through scheduled commercial passenger operations by WestJet, Propair, and Bearskin Airlines connecting North Bay to Toronto, Sudbury, Calgary, and Rouyn-Noranda.
2. Industrial Land and Property Leasing: Airport Industrial Business Park with fully-serviced land available for lease or purchase. Revenue from aviation-related and compatible industrial land development.
3. Office and Commercial Space Leasing: Office space available within airport facilities for aviation-related businesses and compatible commercial uses. Multiple office options described including Main Level Large Open Office, Upper Level Two Offices with Shared Waiting Area, and Lower Level Airside Apron-Facing Office.
4. Advertising and Promotional Opportunities: Indoor and outdoor advertising formats available within the terminal and on airport property targeting business travelers, residents, and visitors to Northern Ontario.
5. Filming and Production: The airport offers a unique setting for film, television, and commercial productions with site access, logistics coordination, and secure operational planning. Fees include Site Familiarization Tours at $160 plus $125 per additional hour.
6. Cargo Services: Cargo service provided through Bearskin Airlines and Federal Express shipping service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

YYB North Bay Jack Garland Airport operates a regional aviation hub providing scheduled commercial passenger service (WestJet, Propair, Bearskin Airlines), cargo operations (Bearskin, FedEx), aerospace flight testing, general aviation facilities, terminal services, parking, and an on-site Airport Industrial Business Park offering fully-serviced industrial land and office leasing for aviation-related and compatible businesses.

Product overview

YYB North Bay Jack Garland Airport is a regional airport offering a portfolio of passenger services (flight information, terminal services, parking, ground transportation, accessibility), commercial real estate opportunities (office leasing, industrial business park land), and specialized aviation services (aerospace flight testing, filming locations). The airport serves as a connector for Northern Ontario communities with scheduled service by multiple carriers, and operates an Airport Industrial Business Park supporting aviation-related industrial development. The business directory provides access to on-site airline, aviation training, and support service providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flight Information Services Real-time arrival and departure flight tracking with airline, flight number, origin/destination, scheduled and estimated times, and status updates for passengers and travel planners.
• Terminal Services Passenger terminal amenities including café services for travelers passing through the airport.
• Parking On-site parking facilities for airport visitors and passengers.
• Ground Transportation Transportation options connecting the airport to the city of North Bay and surrounding areas.
• Accessibility Services Services and facilities ensuring accessible travel for passengers with disabilities.
• Airport Industrial Business Park Fully serviced industrial land available for lease or purchase supporting aviation-related and compatible industrial development, with airside and groundside properties in North Bay, Ontario.
• Aerospace Flight Testing Services Specialized aerospace testing and evaluation services including a 10,000-foot primary runway, 4,500-foot secondary runway, dedicated ground-test areas, and reserved flight-test airspace for friction index testing and cold weather testing.
• Commercial Office Leasing Office space available within airport facilities for aviation-related businesses and compatible commercial uses, including secure access and proximity to airside operations.
• Advertising Opportunities Indoor and outdoor advertising formats available within the terminal and on airport property targeting business travelers and visitors.
• Filming Location Services Film, television, and commercial production location services with site access, logistics coordination, and secure operational planning; site familiarization tours at $160 plus $125 per additional hour.
• Business Directory Directory listing aviation and general aviation service providers operating at the airport, including airlines, cargo services, training facilities, and flying clubs.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Transport CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Since 1996, North Bay has participated in the International Runway Friction Index Testing Program alongside Transport Canada, NASA, FAA, and NRC. This partnership establishes YYB as internationally recognized for aerospace testing and evaluation.
• NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Since 1996, North Bay has participated in the International Runway Friction Index Testing Program alongside Transport Canada, NASA, FAA, and NRC. This partnership establishes YYB as internationally recognized for aerospace testing and evaluation.
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Since 1996, North Bay has participated in the International Runway Friction Index Testing Program alongside Transport Canada, NASA, FAA, and NRC. This partnership establishes YYB as internationally recognized for aerospace testing and evaluation.
• NRC (National Research Council Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Since 1996, North Bay has participated in the International Runway Friction Index Testing Program alongside Transport Canada, NASA, FAA, and NRC. This partnership establishes YYB as internationally recognized for aerospace testing and evaluation.
• Voyageur Aviation CorpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to Voyageur Aviation Corp group of companies - a key tenant providing charter, specialty aviation services, and flight test operations from the airport.
• Canadore CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadore College operates an 82,000 sq. ft. airside training facility at the airport, offering programs in Aviation & avionics maintenance, Structural repair technology, and Rotary-wing and flight training. This provides businesses with immediate access to skilled talent on site.
• North Bay Jack Garland Airport CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwned by the City of North Bay and operated by the North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation, the airport works in close partnership with municipal and industry stakeholders to support long-term aviation and industrial development.
• North Bay COPA Flight 23minorOthersA welcoming aviation club offering monthly meetings, guest speakers, flying activities, social events, and youth aviation outreach.
• BAYSARminorOthersMember of the Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association (OSARVA), providing 24/7 air and ground search and rescue services in partnership with police and emergency services from North Bay.
• CASARA North Bay - Zone 8minorOthersCivil Air Search and Rescue Association member supporting Canada's Search and Rescue program and promoting SAR awareness.
• Airport Management Council of Ontario (AMCO)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAMCO supports advocacy, regulatory review, and collaboration to strengthen airport operations and aviation policy across Ontario.
• City of North BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe airport is owned by the City of North Bay. The City provides municipal support, infrastructure investments, incentive programs (GCIP), expedited permitting through DART, and the Corporate Aftercare Program for businesses.
• Invest North BaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEconomic development team that assists with site selection, development approvals, permitting coordination, incentive navigation, and project launch for businesses locating at the airport.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB): Regional Ontario airport with scheduled service to Toronto and other destinations, plus general aviation and industrial activity on airport lands. Direct peer given shared Northern Ontario market and similar carrier mix (including Bearskin service).
• Kingston Airport (YGK): Mid-sized Ontario regional airport with scheduled service and general aviation tenants. Comparable in scale, governance, and dependence on regional passenger demand plus on-airport business activity.
• Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT): Regional Canadian airport serving Northwestern Ontario with scheduled passenger service, cargo operations, and industrial land development. Most directly comparable to YYB in terms of scale, northern catchment, and mixed-use airport business model.
• Timmins Victor M. Power Airport (YTS): Northern Ontario regional airport with scheduled passenger service and resource-sector charter activity. Comparable to YYB in catchment size, mining-driven demand, and reliance on a small set of regional carriers.
• Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM): Northern Ontario regional airport with scheduled service and industrial park activity. Closely comparable to YYB in market size, government ownership structure, and mix of passenger and industrial uses on airport lands.

Others

• North Bay Canadore College Aviation Programs: Embedded on-airsite post-secondary aviation training partner. Relevant ecosystem participant rather than competitor; comparable only as the talent pipeline adjacent to YYB's aerospace cluster.

Broad incumbents

• Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ): Urban Canadian regional airport with scheduled passenger service and limited cargo. Comparable as a Canadian regional airport operator but with a downtown Toronto catchment and a fundamentally different traffic profile.
• Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA / Pearson YYZ): Operator of Canada's largest airport, serving as the primary southern Ontario hub for many of YYB's airline partners. Not a direct competitor for passengers, but anchors the regional aviation network YYB feeds into.
• London International Airport (YXU): Larger Ontario regional airport offering scheduled service, cargo, FBO, and industrial development. Comparable business model but serves a larger southern Ontario market and operates with broader airline partnerships.

Regional players

• Niagara District Airport (YCM): Smaller southern Ontario regional airport with scheduled and general aviation activity. Comparable in offering a mixed passenger/industrial model but serving a different regional catchment than YYB.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles1 record

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Investors

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