Petawawa Airport, officially Pembroke & Area Airport, is at 176 Len Hopkins Drive in Pembroke, Ontario, within Petawawa’s geographic boundaries. It serves private pilots, charter operations and emergency services, so plan onward travel separately rather than assuming it functions like a scheduled passenger airport.
- Airport identifier: CYTA
- Address: 176 Len Hopkins Drive, Pembroke, Ontario, K8A 6W7
- Airport facilities: terminal building, paved taxiway and a 5,000-foot runway
Where is Petawawa Airport?
Petawawa Airport is in the Pembroke area, although the airport’s official name is Pembroke & Area Airport. The Town of Petawawa says the facility lies within the town’s geographic boundaries. The address and identifier, 176 Len Hopkins Drive and CYTA, can help you confirm you have the right airport when arranging a pickup or service.
The Town describes it as the only certified airport between Carp and North Bay. It is publicly owned and overseen by a commission representing Petawawa, Laurentian Valley, Pembroke, Deep River, Whitewater Region, Laurentian Hills and Garrison Petawawa. Pembroke Airport is another arrival point in the area; its local access and arrival planning guide covers that airport.
What should you check before travelling to the airport?
Confirm service details before relying on a facility or arranging an arrival. Pembroke & Area Airport provides aircraft maintenance, tie-downs with hydro, heated hangars, a 28-volt ground power unit, 100LL and Jet A1 fuel, oil and deicing. Other services include catering, taxi service, car rental, aircraft grooming and maintenance, terminal and boardroom rentals, and leased lots for hangar development.
Contact the airport for service prices and details. Its main number is 613-687-5300, and its after-hours number is 1-855-539-3019. The airport’s email address is info@flycyta.ca, and its UNICOM frequency is 122.8 MHz. Check the official site before you go, especially if you need to confirm a service or make arrangements.
The Town describes the airport as supporting Ontario’s Air Ambulance program and Ministry of Natural Resources firefighting, alongside aerial resource management and RCMP and OPP aerial policing. Emergency and aviation operations are part of its role, so confirm any visitor arrangements directly with the airport.
How do you plan the drive toward Pembroke?
Use the airport’s address as your starting point, then confirm the full route to your destination before setting out. The Township of Laurentian Valley gives Petawawa Boulevard east as a direction from Petawawa to the township, but that is not a complete airport-to-Pembroke route.
For road construction, closures, detours and project timelines, the Town of Petawawa directs drivers to Municipal 511. Champlain Motor Inn is about a 43-minute drive from Petawawa Airport, with rooms for an overnight stay in Pembroke.
The airport has a 5,000-foot runway, measuring 5,000 feet by 100 feet, a full-length paved taxiway and a terminal building with a ramp for parking. These details describe airport infrastructure, not a passenger flight schedule; contact the airport if your plans depend on a particular operation.
How can you arrange transport after landing?
Arrange a car or taxi in advance if you need onward transport. The airport provides taxi service and car rental; contact it for more information.
Laurentian Valley says public transportation is not available within the township and surrounding area, while car-rental services and a few taxi services are available in the area. For getting around once you reach town, Pembroke’s local transport options are also relevant.
Champlain Motor Inn is about a 43-minute drive from Petawawa Airport, with rooms for an overnight stay in Pembroke.
FAQs
Is Petawawa Airport the airport’s official name?
No. Its official name is Pembroke & Area Airport, and its identifier is CYTA.
Does the airport have scheduled passenger flights?
The airport serves private pilots, charter operations and emergency services. Confirm flight arrangements directly with the airport or your operator.
Can you rent a car or arrange a taxi at the airport?
The airport provides taxi service and car rental, but you need to contact it for details. Arrange transport ahead of time if you need a confirmed pickup.