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The Peterborough Regional Airport could soon have air traffic control services under an amended proposal from NAV CANADA.
The organization is recommending air traffic control within the airport’s designated control zone for 16 hours a day, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
The proposal builds on a 2024 recommendation to introduce Airport Advisory Service. The new system would provide pilots with instructions and clearances to help coordinate aircraft movements and improve situational awareness.
Mayor Jeff Leal says the airport has grown significantly and is now home to more than 20 aviation and aerospace businesses and over 550 direct jobs.
“Introducing air traffic control service is an important step in supporting growth, enhancing aviation safety and ensuring the airport is well-positioned for future opportunities,” Leal said.
Mayor-elect Michael Eamon called the proposal a “game changer,” adding it provides a clear future direction for the airport as part of a larger regional communications and transportation hub.
NAV CANADA is accepting feedback on the proposed changes until January 19, 2027.
An implementation date has not yet been announced, should the proposal receive approval.
