By Skies Magazine | November 26, 2012 Estimated reading time 1 minute, 52 seconds.
On a recent trip to Oshawa Airport (CYOO), it became apparent how much the airport is growing. While the expansion of runway 12/30 has been declined by the city, many new hangars and businesses are taking shape.
Corporate Aircraft Restorations, an Oshawa resident since 2001, is building a new 13,000-square-foot facility that will double its previous floor space. Corporate Aircraft Restorations offers aircraft storage and maintenance as well as valet movement of aircraft in and out of hangars.
Several dozen 1,071-square-foot T-hangars have also been recently built and billed as “Hangarminiums.” These units feature bi-fold doors and are large enough for single engine and small twin-engine aircraft. Several box hangars are also taking shape in the 1,760 to 3,900-square-foot range and range in price from $129,000 to $429,000.
Optech International, a manufacturer of advanced light detection and ranging (LIDAR) and camera survey instruments, is just one of several companies that will call Oshawa Airport home. Hangar construction is currently underway and will be functional in early 2013. Aviation Unlimited, Canada’s exclusive distributor for Piper and Diamond Aircraft will also be relocating to Oshawa Airport.
It is evident that Oshawa Airport is preparing for the eventual shutdown of Buttonville Airport, and, with the 407 extension underway, getting from Toronto to Oshawa Airport will be much faster and convenient. As well, Oshawa is far enough outside of Toronto International Airport’s control zone to make arrivals and departures more direct; saving on fuel and flying time.
