Goderich Rejects Landing Fees

Summary of the Issue

At Goderich Municipal Airport (CYGD), the airport authority proposed new landing fees for General Aviation and small commercial aircraft, with even higher rates for larger commercial planes. This decision raised significant concerns among local pilots and the aviation community.

For many, landing fees represent a financial barrier, especially for students and recreational pilots who often rely on frequent takeoffs and landings for training and practice.

What is COPA doing?

COPA Flight 45 Goderich asked for assistance in opposing proposed user fees at Goderich Airport (CYGD). COPA National shared background material highlighting the negative impacts of GA landing fees, with COPA 45 and others opposed to the fees.

COPA 45 coordinated with other interested parties to voice opposition to fees. COPA National provided a detailed summary to Goderich council outlining the negative impacts of airport fees and including a recommendation to not implement fees for GA. The City Council received numerous communications from interested parties and unanimously voted to remove proposed fees for GA.