MET - Aéroport métropolitain de Montréal

What MET - Aéroport métropolitain de Montréal does

MET – Aéroport métropolitain de Montréal is a non-profit airport authority operating the second commercial airport serving the Greater Montreal region from Saint-Hubert (Longueuil), Quebec, 15 km from downtown Montreal. Governed by DASH-L (Développement Aéroport Saint-Hubert de Longueuil) since 2000 and rebranded to MET in 2023, the airport commenced commercial passenger operations on June 15, 2026 with the opening of a new 21,000 m² terminal featuring nine boarding gates, a 4 million passengers/year capacity, and infrastructure designed exclusively for single-aisle aircraft (Embraer E195-E2, Dash 8-Q400) served by a 2,743 m main runway.

The airport's core offering centers on the new passenger terminal operated by YHU Terminal — a joint venture between Porter Airlines and Macquarie Asset Management that invested over $200 million CAD in construction. Porter Airlines operates 11 initial domestic routes spanning Vancouver to St. John's, while Pascan Aviation provides regional service across Quebec, Eastern Canada, and the Maritimes. Supporting infrastructure includes the METbus shuttle to Longueuil metro station (every 35 minutes via RTL partnership), 2,600+ parking spaces across three pricing tiers, nine on-site Fixed Base Operators serving business aviation, four flight training schools, and food/retail concessions.

MET generates revenue through a transaction-fee model: landing fees scaled by Maximum Takeoff Weight ($8.25–$15.30 per 1,000 kg MTOW), passenger Airport Improvement Fees ($3 public terminal, $10/seat off-terminal), aircraft parking, ground handling and equipment services ($70–$450/hour), firefighting standby and emergency response, construction/operating permits, and revenue-sharing with terminal concessions. Long-term lease payments from YHU Terminal supplement this base. Ancillary revenue streams include FBO operations, aviation school leases, parking, and the LIA – Living Lab d'Innovation Aérospatiale, an open research laboratory launched in 2024 that partners with Bombardier, Aéro Montréal, CRIAQ, and multiple universities to drive aerospace innovation at the airport.

Name

MET - Aéroport métropolitain de Montréal

Legal name

MET – Aéroport métropolitain de Montréal

Website

https://metmtl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MET – Aéroport métropolitain de Montréal is a non-profit airport authority operating a domestic-only commercial airport in Longueuil, 15 km from downtown Montreal. It serves Canadian travelers via a new terminal (opened June 2026) with 9 gates, anchored by Porter Airlines (11 routes) and Pascan Aviation, alongside FBOs, flight schools, parking, and transit links.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations and Terminal Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Ground Transport Terminals (Rail/Bus/Coach) (THAIALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Airport Express & Intercity Shuttle Operators (TLAFAFAC), Airport Inter-Terminal & Landside Circulator Shuttles (THAIAFAI)

Keywords

• Airport operations services
• Domestic passenger terminal
• Landing and ground handling
• Fixed base operator services
• Aviation training schools

Headquarters

HQ city

Longueuil

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Landing fees charged to aircraft operators based on Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW), ranging from $8.25 to $15.30 per 1,000 kg depending on weight class. Minimum landing fee is $30. Night landing surcharges apply at 100% of regular tariff. Touch-and-go operations billed at 75% of standard rates.
2. Airport Improvement Fee (FAA): Passenger facility charges levied on departing passengers. $3 per passenger for those using the public terminal, $10 per seat for passengers departing outside the public terminal (applicable to all aircraft with more than 7 seats).
3. Ground Handling and Field Services: Charges for field labor (ground crew, supervisors, management), equipment operators and machinery (plows, loaders, spreaders, blowers), and firefighting emergency responses. Billed at hourly rates ranging from $70/h to $450/h depending on role or equipment.
4. Parking: Over 2,600 parking spaces offered across Express ($54/24h, immediate terminal access), Comfort ($35/24h, ~300m or shuttle), and Economy ($4/h, max $24/24h, shuttle available) tiers. Reservable online.
5. Construction and Operating Permits: Fees for construction permits (ranging from $150 for projects up to $1,000 to $19,187+ for projects over $1.5M), height-work/zoning permits ($400-$6,000), and radio operator exams ($100). New construction on vacant land: minimum $25,000.
6. FBO and Business Aviation Services: On-site Fixed Base Operators (Air Liaison, AVJET, CHRONO, HUB FBO, LUX FBO, MAX AVIATION, NOLINOR, PANORAMA) provide business aviation services. MET generates revenue through ground infrastructure and partnerships.
7. Aviation Schools: Revenue from aviation schools operating on-site: Air Richelieu (5800 route de l'Aéroport), Cargair (6100 route de l'Aéroport), École de pilotage Saint-Hubert (5680 route de l'Aéroport), and Écoles d'aviation with hangar facilities.
8. Concessions and Retail: Revenue-sharing arrangements with food, beverage, and retail concessions inside the terminal. MET seeks innovative dining and retail concepts that enhance the passenger journey.
9. Partnership with YHU Terminal: YHU Terminal (Porter Airlines and Macquarie Asset Management) operates the passenger terminal under a long-term lease with MET, paying rent and contributing to infrastructure investment of over $200M.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

MET – Aéroport métropolitain de Montréal operates and manages a passenger terminal and airfield serving domestic Canadian flights, exclusively for single-aisle aircraft. It provides landing, ground handling, and field services to commercial airlines (Porter Airlines, Pascan Aviation) and business aviation operators, plus ancillary passenger services (METbus shuttle, parking, concessions), aviation training infrastructure for four flight schools, and hosts the LIA open aerospace research laboratory. The terminal opened June 15, 2026, with capacity for up to 4 million passengers per year.

Product overview

MET - Aéroport métropolitain de Montréal is a commercial airport offering domestic air travel across Canada through its new passenger terminal (operated by YHU Terminal). The core offering includes commercial flights operated by Porter Airlines (9+ destinations) and Pascan Aviation (regional Quebec and Atlantic Canada routes). Supporting infrastructure includes the METbus shuttle to Longueuil metro station, over 2,600 parking spaces, FBO services for business aviation, and flight training schools. The LIA (Living Lab d'Innovation Aérospatiale) provides an open research platform leveraging airport infrastructure for aerospace innovation. Located 15 km from downtown Montreal, the terminal has 9 gates with a maximum capacity of 4 million passengers per year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MET Passenger Terminal Operations Operation of the new 21,000 m² passenger terminal with 9 boarding gates, designed exclusively for domestic Canadian single-aisle aircraft (Embraer E195-E2, Dash 8-Q400). Opened June 15, 2026 with capacity for up to 4 million passengers per year. Operated by YHU Terminal under a long-term lease agreement with MET.
• Porter Airlines Commercial Service at MET Porter Airlines operates commercial flights from MET's YHU Terminal to 11+ Canadian destinations (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto Billy Bishop, Toronto Pearson, Hamilton, Winnipeg, Moncton, Charlottetown, Halifax, St. John's) using Dash 8-Q400 and Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. MET provides the terminal infrastructure hosting this service.
• Pascan Aviation Regional Service at MET Pascan Aviation provides regional air service connecting Quebec communities, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia from MET using Saab 340 aircraft, serving Quebec City, Gaspé, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Bonaventure, Halifax, Saint John, and Moncton.
• METbus Shuttle Service Shuttle service connecting the MET terminal to the Longueuil metro station every 35 minutes, operated in partnership with the RTL (Réseau de transport de Longueuil). Provides fast, reliable, and economical last-mile connectivity to Montreal's metro network for passengers and employees.
• Airport Parking Services More than 2,600 parking spaces offered across three tiers — Express ($54 per 24 hours, immediate terminal access), Comfort ($35 per 24 hours, ~300 m from terminal or shuttle), and Economy ($4/hour, max $24 per 24 hours, shuttle available) — reservable online through the IndigoNeo platform (met.indigoneo.ca).
• LIA – Living Lab d'Innovation Aérospatiale Open aerospace innovation research laboratory embedded within MET's daily operations, providing researchers and industry partners access to real-world airport infrastructure, installations, and workforce for applied research projects. Directed by Prof. Mehran Ebrahimi (ESG-UQAM).
• FBO and Business Aviation Services Business aviation services hosted on-site through a network of nine Fixed Base Operators (Air Liaison, AVJET, CHRONO, HUB FBO, LUX FBO, MAX AVIATION, NOLINOR, PANORAMA). MET provides ground infrastructure and partnerships; FBOs serve private and corporate aviation clients.
• Landing Fee and Airport Improvement Fee Services Landing fees charged to aircraft operators based on Maximum Takeoff Weight (ranging from $8.25 to $15.30 per 1,000 kg depending on weight class, with a $30 minimum and a 100% night surcharge between 23:00 and 07:00), plus the Airport Improvement Fee of $3 per departing passenger in the public terminal or $10 per seat for aircraft with more than 7 seats departing outside the public terminal.
• Ground Handling and Field Services Field labor (ground crew $70/h, supervisors/admin $100/h, management $135/h), equipment hire (pickup truck $100/h, de-icing spreader $350/h, wheel loader $250/h, plow $450/h, blower $400/h), and firefighting services (intervention under 3 hours: $4,000 flat; over 3 hours: $4,000 + $1,000/h; standby $1,500/h). Bi-monthly billing.
• Construction, Height and Operating Permits Permits for construction (ranging from $150 for projects up to $1,000 to $19,187+ for projects over $1.5M), height-work/zoning permits ($400-$6,000), AVOP theory exam ($75), AVOP practical exam ($150), radio operator exam ($100), and minimum $25,000 construction on vacant land.
• Aviation Training School Hosting On-site hosting of four aviation training schools (Air Richelieu at 5800 route de l'Aéroport, Cargair at 6100 route de l'Aéroport, École de Pilotage Saint-Hubert at 5680 route de l'Aéroport, and École Nationale d'Aérotechnique at 5555 rue de l'ÉNA). MET provides airfield and facility infrastructure for pilot certification and aerospace training programs.
• Terminal Concessions (Retail and Dining) Food, beverage, and retail concessions inside the terminal operated by third-party brands selected by MET under revenue-sharing or concession-fee arrangements, designed to enhance the passenger journey.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% community approval rating (Léger, May 2026, 701 South Shore residents), up from 77% in 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key, minor and secondary.

• Prof. Mehran Ebrahimi (ESG-UQAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Scientific Director of the LIA – Living Lab d'Innovation Aérospatiale. Professor in the Department of Management at ESG UQAM, Director of GEME-Aéro research group and the International Observatory of Aeronautics and Civil Aviation. Leads the LIA's advisory and scientific committees.
• ESG UQAMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025École des sciences de la gestion de l'Université du Québec à Montréal. Provides academic leadership for the LIA through Prof. Mehran Ebrahimi. Part of a network of academic partners including Université de Sherbrooke, Université de Montréal, and ÉTS.
• BombardierkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Founding member of the LIA Living Lab. Participates in the advisory and scientific committees. Contributes aerospace industry perspective to research projects conducted at the airport.
• École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Founding member of the LIA Living Lab. Engineering school contributing academic research capacity to the airport's open innovation ecosystem.
• Université de Montréal (UdeM)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Founding member of the LIA Living Lab. Major research university contributing interdisciplinary expertise to airport-based research projects.
• Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Founding member of the LIA Living Lab. Contributes research capacity in areas relevant to airport innovation, sustainability, and technology.
• Aéro MontréalkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Founding member of the LIA Living Lab. The aerospace industry cluster of Greater Montreal brings together major players, SMEs, research organizations, and institutions to drive aerospace sector growth.
• Centre technologique en aérospatiale (CTA)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Founding member of the LIA Living Lab. Contributes technological expertise in aerospace to the airport's research ecosystem.
• Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en aérospatiale au Québec (CRIAQ)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Founding member of the LIA Living Lab. Aerospace research and innovation consortium driving collaborative R&D projects in Quebec's aerospace sector.
• Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux (INP)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Founding member of the LIA Living Lab. French engineering institution contributing international academic perspective to the research network.
• Association française pour l'intelligence artificielle (AFIA)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Founding member of the LIA Living Lab. French AI association contributing expertise in artificial intelligence to airport research projects.
• Centre d'expertise International de Montréal en intelligence artificielle (CEIMIA)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Founding member of the LIA Living Lab. Montreal-based international AI expertise center contributing artificial intelligence research capabilities to airport innovation projects.
• Air France-KLMkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Founding member of the LIA Living Lab. International airline contributing industry perspective and operational expertise to airport research initiatives.
• JB AviationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner constructing a new FBO (Fixed Base Operator) facility at MET. Plans and specifications are under development; construction by Syscomax scheduled to begin summer 2025.
• PCL ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024PCL Construction is the general contractor for the new passenger terminal. Construction began in August 2023 with completion planned for end of 2025. PCL is also building the catering service building in collaboration with YHU Infra.
• RTL (Réseau de transport de Longueuil)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024RTL operates the METbus shuttle service between the MET terminal and Longueuil metro station. Buses run every 35 minutes providing fast, reliable, and economical connectivity to Montreal's metro network.
• Sid LeekeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Sid Lee is the international creative agency contracted to design and deploy MET's official launch campaign in autumn 2025. The agency specializes in brand identity, advertising, and experiential marketing, known for transforming brands into cultural experiences.
• SigniflykeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Signifly is the digital agency contracted to design MET's new website from scratch, planned for summer 2025. Recognized for its digital-first, innovation-driven approach, with expertise in UX/UI design and digital development.
• Tourisme MontérégiekeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Tourism promotion partnership to showcase the Montérégie region and position MET as a gateway to the area. Part of MET's broader strategy to drive regional tourism alongside Montreal.
• Tourisme MontréalkeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic tourism partnership officially established in 2024 to integrate MET into Montreal's tourism ecosystem and position the airport as a key contributor to the metropolis's economic and cultural dynamism.
• Association des hôtels du Grand MontréalsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with the Greater Montreal Hotel Association strengthens MET's presence in the hotel industry and enables better connectivity for travelers, as well as the development of tailored offers for MET's future users.
• Groupe CiviliasecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Smart mobility firm commissioned in 2024 to analyze and optimize transport options to/from the airport. Their 2024 study confirmed MET's superior accessibility vs. YUL for large portions of Greater Montreal.
• Protec Fire ServicessecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Subcontractor providing the airport firefighting team. MET manages the contract and develops emergency plans; Protec provides trained firefighters who will begin training in autumn 2025. Service is exclusively for aircraft and fuel fire emergencies on the airside.
• StantecsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Independent consulting firm that conducted a 2023 noise impact study evaluating the future terminal's effect on the acoustic environment. Study concluded that single-aisle modern aircraft and reduced flight school activity would result in reduced noise exposure zones.
• NoragminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Construction contractor building the Pascan Aviation terminal expansion and hangar expansion. Project scheduled for completion in spring 2025.
• Léger MarketingsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Independent polling firm commissioned to measure public opinion on MET's development. Conducted surveys in May-June 2024 (1,060 respondents) and April-May 2026 (701 respondents) showing community support rising from 77% to 80%.
• Chambre de commerce and Tourism AssociationssecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024MET developed partnerships with chambers of commerce and hotel/tourism associations to strengthen its presence in the business and tourism community of Greater Montreal.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB): Primary commercial airport for Quebec City region, served by Porter, Air Canada, Pascan, and others. Comparable as a Quebec-domiciled regional airport operator with similar airline partner mix and domestic-focused route network, though YQB has international connectivity MET lacks.

Direct peers

• Long Beach Airport (LGB): Regional airport serving Long Beach and southern Los Angeles, with historic noise restrictions and a focus on regional/domestic service. Comparable urban-regional model with strong community engagement and environmental constraints similar to MET's noise management posture.
• Hamilton/John C. Munro International Airport (YHM): Secondary commercial airport serving the Greater Toronto/Hamilton Area, positioned as a lower-cost alternative to Toronto Pearson. Operates domestic routes with multiple carriers (including historically Porter) — directly comparable model to MET as a regional secondary airport complementing a dominant hub in a major Canadian metro.
• Montréal-Mirabel International Airport (YMX): Historic second Montreal airport, originally built to relieve Mirabel/Dorval. Now operates primarily cargo, general aviation, and some charter services. Direct precedent for a secondary Montreal airport infrastructure and cautionary tale on commercial ramp-up execution.
• Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport: Urban regional airport located on Toronto Island, ~3 km from downtown Toronto. Closest Canadian comparable to MET: small footprint, proximity-based model serving single-aisle regional aircraft, strong community integration, complementary to Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Same single-aisle / domestic-focused template.
• Calgary Springbank Airport (YBW): Canadian regional airport serving western Calgary, focused on general aviation, flight training, and limited commercial activity. Comparable as a non-hub Canadian airport with flight school and FBO ecosystem similar to MET's non-airline revenue diversification.

Broad incumbents

• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): Close-in Washington DC airport restricted to short-haul domestic flights under FAA perimeter rule. Direct international parallel to MET's domestic-only, single-aisle-restricted model — demonstrating both the value and the structural ceiling of the close-in airport concept.
• London City Airport (LCY): Urban airport located within London (Docklands), serves single-aisle and regional aircraft, premium business traveler focus. International archetype of the proximity-based small-terminal model that MET is emulating in the Montreal market.
• Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): Secondary Chicago airport dominated by Southwest Airlines, focused on domestic point-to-point service. Demonstrates the scale potential of a regional urban airport anchored by a strong low-cost carrier — the trajectory MET could follow if Porter expands significantly.
• Aéroports de Montréal (YUL): Operator of Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the dominant Montreal hub with full international connectivity and dominant airline relationships. MET's value proposition is explicitly framed as complementary to YUL (81% of residents agree), making YUL the primary incumbent against which MET must differentiate on proximity and experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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