AIRPORT DAY AT YORK SOARING ASSOCIATION
June 21, 2025

Cost: FREE
Start: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Location: York Soaring Association
Rain Date: June 22, 2025

Airport Day at YSA!

York Soaring Association is proud to host our Airport Day on June 21, 2025. Treat yourself and your family to a day of fun and excitement with gliders and experience flights!

Best of all, it’s all FREE! 

Make your way over to the airfield for a day of fun

Here's what to expect!

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We use tow-planes to get the gliders up in the air. Our tow-plane fleet is made up of one high-wing, "Scout", and two low-wing "Pawnee" aircraft. You will see one or more of these in action during airport day when they will be pulling the gliders up into the air for experience flights. Just remember to stay clear of the cordoned off areas.

Catch a Flight in a Glider!

Now is the time to experience what it feels like to fly! Get Flight Experiences at a significantly discounted price of $100/person (includes HST) for approximately a 15 to 20 min flight up to 2,000 ft. This price is available only during the event. If we can't take you up during the event, your ticket will allow you to come back at any time and complete the flight on another day. Payments accepted in cash only.

Food at the event

Picnic at the Airfield!

Bring your own lunch, refreshments, and lawn chairs to make this the perfect family outing OR choose a delicious meal from some of our on-site vendors! Vendors participating in the event will be listed below as they confirm attendance.

For the safety of all attendees, please leave glassware, glass bottles, and alcoholic beverages at home.

Information on the Venue

  • Parking will be available onsite, just follow the directions of the parking attendants.
  • While on-site, please stay away from cordoned off areas for your safety.
  • Please note that pets will not be permitted to the venue due to safety considerations.

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Most frequently asked questions and answers

FAQ

Clothing:

  • Dress comfortably and according to weather conditions so that you may enjoy the event as much as possible.
  • For sunny days, be sure to bring a wide brimmed hat and sunscreen as there is no shade available.

Seating:

  • Seating will not be available.
  • We encourage you to bring a folding chair, a lawn chair, a beach towel, or a picnic towel to enjoy the grounds.
  • Please leave large beach umbrellas or pop-up tents at home as they tend to block views of the sky.
  • Hand-held umbrellas are allowed.

Food:

  • Feel free to bring your food and drink, however, please note that only non-alcoholic drinks are permitted.
  • All food and drink must be carried in a bag or soft-sided cooler only.

Prohibited Items:

  • Weapons (including, but not limited to knives and firearms)
  • Scanners
  • 2-Way Radios
  • Coolers (larger than 2 Gallons) unless medically required
  • Glassware and glass bottles
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Cannabis products
  • Narcotics and Paraphernalia
  • Large beach umbrellas
  • Pop up Tents
  • Pets (service animals are admitted with hosts)

Permitted Items:

  • Children’s wagons (non-motorized)
  • Small Soft Cooler (smaller than 2 gallons)
  • Food and Beverage (non-alcoholic)
  • Standard Backpack
  • Fanny Packs / Purses
  • Cell / Smart phone
  • Camera Bags (smaller than 1 cubic foot)
  • Diaper Bags
  • Folding Chairs and Lawn Chairs
  • Collapsible strollers
  • Wheelchairs
  • Hand Held Umbrellas
  • Handicap Authorized Scooters Only

The Antique Fly-in is a family event and we appreciate your cooperation at all times to ensure that everyone enjoys the event.

We are not permitting visitors to bring their pets with them due to safety concerns. Please leave them at home, with a neighbor, a friend or at an accredited and trusted kennel and not in your parked vehicle.

Service animals are permitted so long as they have proper markings and/or identification.

Parking will be available on-site and you will be directed by York volunteers to a suitable parking spot. Please be sure to follow their instructions.

Recreational and personal aircraft will need to keep an eye out for active gliders, tow planes, and display aircraft in the vicinity of the field. Flight demonstrations by the Great War Flying Museum are scheduled to be taking place throughout the day. No arrivals or departures will be permitted during these times.

Key Notes:

  • Tow planes will be in the circuit by 0900 hrs (local)
  • Gliding activities will commence at 1000hrs.
  • Expect heavy air traffic for a radius of 5Nm from 1000hrs to 1600hrs.
  • Simultaneous left and right hand circuits will be in use. Contact York Soaring Ground at 123.4 at 5Nm from the field.
  • Arrivals and departures will not be permitted during planned flight demonstrations. Contact us prior to arriving for more information.
  • Fuel is unavailable

We will be posting NOTAMs for the day so be sure to check them prior to your flight into CNC3.

Once you arrive, you will be directed to a grass parking area for your aircraft. We do not have tie-downs so feel free to bring your own. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Planning to fly in?

AIRFIELD INFORMATION

PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED

AIRFIELD INFORMATION

  • Location: 30km (18miles) West of Orangeville on Wellington Rd. (Hwy 109) & Fifth Line
  • Coordinates: 43°50’17″N, 80°26’25″W
  • Elevation: 1550 ft
  • Runways:
    14/32 in use (3,500′ x 300′ GRASS)
    All other runways unserviceable.
    Call in prior to the event for runway conditions.
  • Comm: UNICOM & traffic on 123.4
  • Pro: Extensive glider activity in the area commencing at 0900hrs. Demonstration flights and glider flights will be taking place. Simultaneous right and left hand circuits will be in use. Contact the airfield at least 5NM prior to arriving for information on power-plane circuit in use.

NOTE: Check NOTAMs on the day of the event for up-to-date information.

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