Wheels on the Runway
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, Utilities Kingston, and is sponsored by Hartington Equipment with AeroAdventure Partner NAV CANADA. As a special featured event, the Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks will make a special airborne appearance.
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.
- Parking will be free on site for the duration of the event.
Activities
The event is an open house that will use the stunning YGK Airport and runway to host an amazing array of vehicles, people and other surprises. Volunteers will be on hand to guide visitors.
Guests will be able to:
- 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
- Check out a selection of vehicles from CFB Kingston, including those used by members of the Air Force and Army
- Purchase a snack from one of our food vendors, with a portion of the proceeds going to United Way
- Learn more about the people and the work of United Way KFL&A
- Visit various stations at the airport where you can get your “Wheels On The Runway” passports stamped
- Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks will make a special airborne appearance
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.
