Wheels on the Runway Presented by Hartington Equipment
Family fun takes flight: ready, set roll! at the Wheels on the Runway event in support of United Way KFL&A. Now in its fourth year, in partnership with The United Way KFL&A, CFB Kingston, and sponsored by Hartington Equipment with AeroAdventure Partner NAV CANADA and Lounge Sponsor Air Canada.
When and where?
On Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at YGK Airport, 1114 Len Birchall Way.
Admission is by donation by cash or card, with 100% of all proceeds going directly to United Way KFL&A.
Two complimentary Kingston Transit shuttles will run continuously between the Cataraqui Centre transit hub and Kingston Airport (YGK) from 9:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
- Shuttle transit stops to YGK Airport include:
- Cataraqui Centre
- Gardiners at Taylor Kidd Boulevard
- Gardiners at Arlington Park
- Gardiners at RioCan Centre
- Gardiners at Development Drive
- Gardiners at Golden Mile
- Henderson Boulevard at Lakeview
- Henderson Boulevard at Jim Beattie Park
- YGK Airport
- Return Shuttle stops to the Cataraqui Centre include:
- YGK Airport
- Jim Beattie Park
- Henderson/McEwen
- Gardiners/Bath
- Gardiners/Development
- Gardiners/Arlington Park
- Gardiners/Taylor-Kidd
- Cataraqui Centre
Accessible parking will also be available onsite.
Activities
Guests will be able to:
- Presenting sponsor Hartington Equipment will be on site with a selection of Kubota tractors, and United Way volunteers will be on site selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a lawn tractor generously donated by Hartington Equipment. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10, with 100% of the ticket revenue going towards United Way KFL&A.
- Experience live K9 demonstrations by CBSA
- Visit the Air Canada / Landline motorcoach booth for a chance to win two (2) Economy Class round-trip promotional tickets for travel within North America, the Caribbean, or Hawaii on Air Canada-operated flights (excluding Mexico City) with an estimated value of $3,800.
- Enjoy a special airborne appearance by the Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks (safe weather conditions permitting).
- Explore the inside and outside of YGK Airport
- Interact with vehicles from the City of Kingston, Hartington Equipment, and CFB Kingston, including aircraft, large farming equipment, snow plowing machines, fire trucks, and more
- Take a ride on the CN Little Obie train
- Purchase snacks from one of our food vendors
- Visit various stations at the airport and get your “Wheels On The Runway” passport stamped
Contact Us
City of Kingston
City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Canada
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.
