Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
YLK
ICAO Code
CYLS
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is a small regional airport serving Barrie and parts of Simcoe County in Ontario. It primarily supports general aviation, flight training and some charter services from a single terminal and apron area.

Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
Elevation: 296 m
44.4851, -79.5547

Terminal Guide for Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport #

The facility uses a single terminal building catering mainly to GA and charter operations; passenger areas are compact and close to the apron. The layout is practical for short transfers and flight-training operations.

Getting to and From Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport #

Access is by road only; there is no rail link to the airport. Travel to Barrie’s central area is typically 10-25 minutes by car depending on origin and traffic.

  • Rail/Metro: No direct rail/metro service to the terminal.
  • Buses: Local transit options exist in the wider region but may not serve the airport directly; check municipal transit schedules.
  • Taxis: Taxis and private transfers operate to/from the airport; pre-book if arriving outside regular hours.
  • Ride-share: Ride-share availability varies regionally.
  • Driving: On-site parking is available and driving is the most common way to access the airport.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport #

Facilities are aimed at GA and regional users: a check-in area, restrooms and a small waiting area; food and retail are limited. There are no major airline lounges. Wi‑Fi and charging points may be available but limited; check ahead for accessibility services or special assistance.

Tips for Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport #

  • Confirm scheduled services - some regional airports near Barrie have limited or seasonal flights.
  • Car access is simplest - expect a short drive into Barrie or the surrounding area; parking close to the terminal is usually available.
  • Check local transit if avoiding a car - public bus links may operate but frequencies can be low.

Weather & Climate near Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport #

Climate

Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (956 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 23 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -5°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -4°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -1°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

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