Wheels on the Runway Presented by Hartington Equipment
Family fun takes flight: ready, set roll! at the 5th annual Wheels on the Runway event in support of United Way KFL&A. In partnership with United Way KFL&A, CFB Kingston, and sponsored by Hartington Equipment with Throttle & Takeoff Sponsor: Kingston Harley Davidson and AeroAdventure Partner NAV CANADA.
Activities for all ages
Guests will be able to:
- Presenting sponsor Hartington Equipment will be on site with a selection of Kubota tractors.
- Enjoy a special airborne appearance by the Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks (safe weather conditions permitting).
- 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.
- Visit various stations at the airport and get your “Wheels On The Runway” passport stamped for a free admission coupon to PumpHouse Museum
When and where?
On Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at YGK Airport, 1040 Len Birchall Way.
Admission is by donation by cash or card, with 100% of all proceeds going directly to United Way KFL&A.
Due to limited parking space at the airport, we recommend alternative transportation methods. There will be two complimentary Kingston Transit shuttles running continuously between the Cataraqui Centre transit hub and Kingston Airport (YGK) from 9:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on the day of the event.
- 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
Sponsors
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.
