We are Canada’s Atlantic proving ground for civilian & military aerospace. A unique facility & environment for testing, training, R&D and operations.

Situated at the former Yarmouth Airport, Aerospace Park Atlantic is a fully integrated aerospace and defence ecosystem.

We are a multipurpose, registered aerodrome, with a business park, operations and research facility.

APA provides a complementary platform to major hubs, enabling activities that are increasingly difficult to accommodate in larger, capacity-constrained environments.

Our six priority opportunity areas form a coordinated system that supports the full lifecycle of aerospace and defence activity, from testing and validation to deployment and sustained operations.

Controlled, repeatable, real-world testing through validation and deployment

  • Accelerate certification and commercialization through real-world testing
  • Validate technologies before customer deployment
  • Reduce testing delays common at larger airports
  • Access both land and coastal environments
  • Test maritime UAV applications
  • Integrate AI, autonomy and sensors
  • Support defence procurement demonstrations
  • Reduce operating costs
  • Scale testing from prototype through deployment
  • Access Canadian R&D funding
  • Establish Atlantic Canadian operations
  • Access NATO-related opportunities
  • Collaborate with universities and research organizations
  • Potential to conduct BVLOS operations in uncongested airspace

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Uncongested airspace, and immediate access to coastal and offshore environments

  • Validate multi-domain systems
  • Test unmanned surface vessels
  • Test UAS/UUV integration
  • Demonstrate naval technologies
  • Validate coastal surveillance
  • Support offshore energy
  • Support fisheries monitoring
  • Support Arctic technologies
  • Demonstrate port security systems
  • Develop autonomous maritime logistics

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Integrate. Demonstrate. Validate. Prepare for procurement or operational deployment in a controlled civilian environment

  • Integrate complete mission systems
  • Validate sensors
  • Demonstrate C5ISR systems
  • Conduct customer demonstrations
  • Support NATO procurement
  • Integrate multiple vendors
  • Conduct interoperability trials
  • Test electronic warfare support systems
  • Prepare for military acquisition
  • Reduce deployment risk

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A multi-agency training, operations & management space

  • Train year-round
  • Conduct realistic exercises
  • Integrate UAVs
  • Conduct wildfire simulations
  • Test SAR technologies
  • Support Coast Guard
  • Support Public Safety Canada
  • Validate emergency communications
  • Conduct logistics exercises
  • Support disaster response
  • Dual-runway configuration supports simultaneous helicopter, fixed-wing, and UAV operations
  • Uncongested environment enables rapid deployment without competing traffic
  • Available space for staging areas, equipment storage, and emergency operations facilities
  • Central location within Southwestern Nova Scotia for multi-agency coordination

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Live operating environment

  • Conduct applied research
  • Create co-op programs
  • Develop sector-specific curriculum
  • Train future operators
  • Conduct defence research
  • Attract federal funding
  • Commercialize technology
  • Build workforce pipelines
  • Support lifelong learning

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Assembly, maintenance, storage, staging, distribution and supplier operations

  • Serve domestic, U.S., European, NATO, naval, offshore, and ocean-technology markets
  • Expand Atlantic operations
  • Access shipbuilding programs
  • Support Irving Shipbuilding
  • Support DND
  • Support offshore wind
  • Support marine industries
  • Reduce logistics costs
  • Access available industrial land
  • Build Canadian content
  • Establish East Coast distribution

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The Opportunity

Aerospace Park Atlantic offers aerospace, defence, marine technology, emergency management, and research organizations access to a flexible Atlantic operating environment where technologies can be tested, validated, demonstrated, supported, and advanced toward deployment.

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  • Two operational runways
  • Existing aviation infrastructure
  • Aerodrome-controlled development lands
  • Aerodrome zoning supporting a broad range of aerospace and industrial uses
  • Coastal location
  • Low air traffic volumes
  • Year-round operating environment
  • Competitive labour and occupancy costs relative to major North American aerospace centres
  • A favourable Canadian-dollar exchange rate for many U.S. and international investors
  • Stable political environment
  • Strong IP protection
  • World-class university and research ecosystem
  • Access to Canadian SR&ED tax credits
  • Highly educated workforce
  • Immigration programs supporting skilled workers
  • Competitive industrial land costs
  • Potentially competitive facility occupancy and operating costs
  • Collaborative governance with the flexibility to work closely with industry, government,
  • Indigenous partners, and researchers
  • Canada’s globally respected
  • R&D ecosystem
  • Strong autonomous systems research
  • Ocean technology leadership
  • AI ecosystem
  • Defence innovation funding
  • Access to Mitacs, NSERC, IDEaS, SIF and ACOA

Future investment in specialized infrastructure and operational capabilities will further strengthen our competitiveness and broaden the range of aerospace and defence activities APA can support, including:

  • Dedicated BVLOS flight corridors (subject to regulatory approval)
  • Secure data environments
  • Specialized testing and validation ranges
  • Controlled Goods Program and secure facilities
  • Enhanced customs capabilities as demand warrants
  • Dedicated air-sea testing infrastructure
  • Purpose-built facilities supporting aerospace research, training, manufacturing, and defence operations

Our Park

Aerospace Park Atlantic offers uncongested Class E airspace that supports advanced operations – including BVLOS – and dual runways with taxi and ramp space to manage diverse aircraft, UAV platforms & air traffic.

Our existing infrastructure and operating environment provide a strong foundation for investment today while also offering the flexibility to support future expansion as market demand evolves.

While APA is well positioned today, future investment in specialized infrastructure and operational capabilities will further strengthen our competitiveness and broaden the range of aerospace and defence activities we can support.

  • Yarmouth Unicom 123.0
  • Runway 1 – Directions: 06/24, Length: 6000 ft / 1829 m, Surface: Asphalt
  • Runway 2 – Directions: 15/33, Length: 5000 ft / 1524 m, Surface: Asphalt
  • Existing aerodrome designation
  • Two long runways (6,000 ft and 5,000 ft) capable of accommodating a broad range of aircraft
  • Year-round operating environment
  • Uncongested Class E airspace with exceptional operational flexibility
  • Minimal air traffic delays and rapid access to surrounding airspace
  • Ability to conduct testing, validation, and flight operations without disrupting scheduled airline traffic
  • Existing aviation infrastructure capable of supporting many aerospace activities with comparatively limited additional capital investment
  • Significant aerodrome-controlled lands available for future aerospace and industrial development
  • Access to Canada Border Services Agency services
  • Operational hours: 0800-1700 daily
  • Avgas & Jet A fueling, during operational hours
  • Hourly weather reporting for NAV Canada
  • Multiple direct access hangers
    Aircraft storage hanger: 10,800 sq. ft. / Door = 110ft wide x 28ft high
  • 365 day/24 hour operations for snow clearing, de-icing (type I), and onsite power generation
  • Command & control centre
  • Aircraft Towing
  • Aircraft Storage
  • Marshalling
  • Baggage Handling
  • FSII available
  • High Pressure Refueling
  • Hot Fueling Available for Emergency Services
  • 28v GPU Start Cart
  • Aerodrome fees & charges
  • Existing aviation infrastructure capable of supporting many aerospace activities with comparatively limited additional capital investment
  • Existing testing environment for drone and UAV technology
  • Assembly & warehouse spaces
  • Onsite machining & electrical services
  • Business centre (in development)
  • Innovation centre (in development)

Our Location

Located on Canada’s East coast, Aerospace Park Atlantic is strategically positioned beside the Atlantic Ocean with direct access to coastal environs, providing an ideal location for integrated air-sea & multi domain operations, close to marine research eco-systems and key national defence assets.

  • Immediate access to Atlantic Ocean operating environments.
  • Access to offshore operating environments.
  • Ability to integrate air, marine, and coastal testing.
  • Gateway between North America and Europe.
  • Strategic Atlantic location supporting NATO interests.
  • Large operating area suitable for BVLOS testing.
  • Lower population density reduces operational constraints.
  • Minimal conflicting land uses.
  • Rural location
  • Timezone proximity: 1 hour to the US, 4 hours to Europe
  • Clear, uncluttered skies with low air traffic enables flexible & repeatable testing schedules, year round
  • Dark skies designation offers minimal light pollution for night testing

Our Community

Aerospace Park Atlantic is based in a regional centre with available accommodation, post-secondary education facilities, and an international transportation hub.

Yarmouth offers solid quality of life metrics with amenities and outdoor living opportunities appealing to young professionals and a collaborative environment with access to workforce & training partners.

  • International, seasonal ferry terminal
  • Harbour access
  • 100 series highway network
  • Competitive labour and occupancy costs relative to major North American aerospace centres]
  • Highly educated workforce
  • Post-secondary education providers: Nova Scotia Community College, Universite Ste Anne
  • Immigration programs supporting skilled workers
  • Collaborative governance with the flexibility to work closely with industry, government, Indigenous partners, and researchers
  • Appealing to young professionals
  • Amenities for art & culture, restaurants, and entertainment
  • Proximity to nature – lakes, coastline, beaches
  • Recreation and outdoor living opportunities
  • Safe community
  • Fisheries
  • Forestry
  • Machining & metal fabrication
  • Regional support for economic growth and diversification
  • Strong supply chain potential

Our History

Our roots lie in testing and training, with 90 years of operations. In 1936, the site was selected for Maritime patrol aircraft, and two camps were created for training Allied forces: West camp for the RCAF and East camp for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.

After WWII, the airfield saw a transfer to Transport Canada and was used for regular scheduled civilian flights until 2003. From 2012, airport aviation traffic was limited to private, commercial & charter, emergency life flight, SAR and occasional RCAF traffic.

2026 saw the transition from Yarmouth International Airport to Aerospace Park Atlantic.

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Landing fees

  • 0 to 8,275lb – $25.00 minimum
  • 8,276lb to 46,200lb – MTOW x 0.0027
  • 46,201lb to 99,000lb – MTOW x 0.0032
  • 99,001lb and over – MTOW x 0.0036

Non-Commercial Piston Aircraft do not pay landing or terminal fees.

Hanger rates are a minimum of $75.00 per day, but can vary depending on size of the aircraft. Please contact us for details.

The first 6 hours are included in the landing fees.
MTOW Daily Monthly
0 to 2000kg $10.67 $234.74
2001 to 5000kg $10.79 $237.38
5,001 to 10,000kg $18.90 $415.80
10,001 to 30,000kg $34.96 $769.12
  • Call Outs: 5pm to 8am – $200/hr
  • Aero Shell 40W – $15.99 plus tax
  • Aero Shell W15-W50 – $18.99 plus tax
  • Turbo oil 2380 – $33.99 plus tax
  • Prist – $29.99 plus tax
    Ramp fees with fuel – $125.00 plus tax
  • Ramp fees without fuel – $200.00 plus tax
  • Parking-domestic – 1st night free, $25.00 plus tax thereafter
  • Parking-International – 1st night free, $50.00 plus tax thereafter
  • Hangar-overnight
  • Long term parking lot (up to 40 vehicles for rent/lease) – $7.50 (daily), $40.00 (weekly), $120.00 (monthly)
  • Ground Power Usage(GPU) – $87.50/hour plus tax​

Note: For multiple landings within a specified period, multiple overnights or hangar stays, including long term needs, contact our office for negotiated rates.

Note: if an aircraft has utilized the hanger and the hanger fees have been charged the GPU is waived.

The price for AvGas and Jet A1 can vary. Please contact us for current pricing.