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Parking, airport fees set to increase next month

Lost parking ticket slip to now cost $250
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The Yellowknife Airport operates on a cost-recovery model, needing to collect fees to offset expenses.

Parking and airport fees at the Yellowknife Airport (YZF) are increasing on July 1, according to the territorial government. 

The city's airport runs on a cost-recovery model, according to the GNWT, meaning its fees are designed to cover costs SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½” not to make a profit. The fee structure is updated regularly so the airport stays financially self-sufficient, it added. 

"The proposed changes aim to better align YZFSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s fees with comparable airports across Canada, ensuring the airport remains financially sustainable while providing high-quality services," according to the GNWT. It added that the last airport fee increases were imposed in 2017.

Here is a list of changes.

Short-term parking lot fees:

Duration Current Fee  New Fee
Less than 1 hour  Free $2
Per hour $1 $2
Per day $15 $20
Per week $75 $85
Per month $225 $245

Long-term parking lot fees:

Duration Current Fee  New Fee
Per day $7.50 $12
Per week SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½“ $80
Per month $150 $190

Lost parking ticket slip fee:

Item Current Fee  New Fee
Per ticket (lost slip)  $150 $250

For terminal fees at YZF:

Maximum Certified Seating Capacity  Current Fee  New Fee
Not exceeding 9 $30.00 $31.17
More than 9 but not exceeding 15 $60.00 $62.34
More than 15 but not exceeding 25 $100.00 $103.90
More than 25 but not exceeding 45 $155.00 $161.05
More than 45 but not exceeding 60 $230.00 $238.97
More than 60 but not exceeding 89 $345.00 $358.46
More than 89 but not exceeding 125 $480.00 $498.72
More than 125 but not exceeding 150 $580.00 $602.62
More than 150 $650.00 $675.35

Landing fees for domestic aircraft:

Aircraft Weight Current Fee  New Fee
Less than 2,500 kg $8.80 $9.14
2,500 kg SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½“ 10,000 kg $9.00 $9.35
10,000 kg SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½“ 21,000 kg $9.50 $9.87
21,000 kg SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½“ 45,000 kg  $12.00 $12.47
More than 45,000 kg $14.25 $14.81
Maximum Fee $25.00 $25.98

Landing fees for international aircraft:

Aircraft Weight Current Fee  New Fee
Less than 2,500 kg $8.80 $9.14
2,500 kg SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½“ 10,000 kg $9.00 $9.35
10,000 kg SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½“ 21,000 kg  $9.50 $9.87
21,000 kg SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½“ 45,000 kg $12.00 $12.47
More than 45,000 kg $14.25 $14.81
Maximum Fee $25.00 $25.98

 



About the Author: Devon Tredinnick

Devon Tredinnick is a reporter for SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½. Originally from Ottawa, he's also a recent journalism graduate from Carleton University.
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