FlyGTA and the District Municipality of Muskoka (District) and are pleased to announce plans for scheduled air taxi service to and from the Muskoka Airport (YQA) starting later next month. The service will cater to tourists, cottagers and commuters from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The service is a one-year pilot program.
Proposed Flight Information:
- Scheduled flights would run from June until mid-October 2018
- 36 minute flight to Billy Bishop Airport
- Approximately $140/passenger for a one-way ticket
- Up to eight passengers at a time
The District and the Airport Board are working closely with FlyGTA, Area Municipalities and Muskoka Tourism Marketing Agency (MTMA) to plan flight schedules and develop strategies to market the pilot program.
“FlyGTA is excited to share its interest in the Muskoka Airport. We still have some negotiations and approvals to go through, but we are past the first step. FlyGTA is a turn-key option for scheduled air service into Muskoka, and service is possible in as little as two to three weeks if all parties agree. The beauty of the air taxi option is that there is no wait time to get on the plane!” Chris Nowrouzi, CEO, FlyGTA.
“The Board feels this this is a great opportunity for commuters and travelers looking for more options and convenience for visiting or commuting to Muskoka,” said Bud Purves, Chair of the Muskoka Airport Board. “The Board looks forward to more opportunities like this developing as we undergo a strategic planning process this summer.”
“The Muskoka Airport is an important District asset that is very valuable to the community. Scheduled air taxi service is a tremendous opportunity to leverage the important investments that District Council has made in the airport in recent years,” remarked District Chair John Klinck.
For more details on Fly GTA visit: www.flygta.com
For more information about the Muskoka Airport visit www.muskoka.on.ca/airport
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About FlyGTA
FlyGTA Airlines, is a Canadian air operator serving southern Ontario. FlyGTA provides sightseeing tours over Toronto and Niagara Falls and as November 2017, the airline is providing charter air services. Currently, FlyGTA serves four destinations with scheduled return flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, St. Catharine’s/Niagara District Airport, and Region of Waterloo International Airport. They also offer cargo service to major companies.
FlyGTA currently has two types of airplanes; the corporate airplanes that sits eight (8) passengers and the AirVan that sits six (6) passengers but has a cargo hold for storage. They have a total of eight (8) airplanes and sixteen (16) full-time pilots.
- 1 AirVan
- 4 Flagship corporate planes
- 1 Sightseeing plane based in Niagara
- 1 Sightseeing plane based in Toronto
- 1 Plane for training purposes
About the District Municipality of Muskoka and the Muskoka Airport
The District Municipality of Muskoka operates the Muskoka Airport (CYQA), which is a Transport Canada Certified facility, providing a vital link to the air transportation industry in the Muskoka area. The airport operates 24 hours a day, seven days per week, 365 days per year. The public terminal building is located at the south end of the air field and hosts a Little Norway Memorial display and a 24-hour pilots’ lounge. For more information about the Muskoka Airport, please visit www.muskokaairport.com or call the Airport Manager at (705) 687-2194. For more information about the District Municipality of Muskoka, please visit: www.muskoka.on.ca