Buttonville Municipal Airport - YKZ Markham
Classified as an airport of entry by Nav Canada to Torronto, Canada, Buttonville Municipal Airport or Toronto/Buttonville Municipal Airport is operated by Toronto Ltd. and serviced by the Canada Border Services Agency (BSA), which handles general aviation aircrafts. Originally, the airport was just a small airstrip. It grew in 1953 when Leggat Aviation moved its operations. It officially became an airport nine (9) years later.
Best Time to Visit
YKZ-Buttonville Municipal Airport is surrounded by suburban areas. Given this, a lot of noise reduction procedures and policies are in effect. Operating 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, it was considered as the 20th busiest airport in Canada in 2014 in terms of aircraft movement. The airport has two runways measuring 2,694-foot long and 3,897-foot long, respectively. Other than commercial flights, it also offers general aviation services and facilities. These include flight training, local and visiting pilot services, pilot supplies, hangars, based and visiting aircraft services, and even office spaces for rent. As it serves the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), it is one of the most accessible airports in the country. Nearby cities that are popular among tourists are Bolton, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Greek Town, and King City.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Some of the best hotels with close proximity to Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ) include the Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Markham and the Comfort Inn Toronto Northeast. You can also book a room or suite at the nearby Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North.
There are a lot of nearby airports, all of which are situated in Ontario. The Region of Waterloo International Airport and the Oshawa Executive Airport also serve Ontario, Canada.
