Why Choose YHM?

A seamless, stress-free travel experience designed entirely around you

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Travel Made Easier

A more comfortable, convenient way to travel starts right here. From easy access and convenient parking to shorter wait times, thoughtful amenities and a growing destination network, the YHM journey is smoother from curb to gate.

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The Boutique Passenger Journey

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Facts & Figures

Passenger Travel

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Positive Airport Experience

Our guests consistently rate YHM for an airport experience that is easy, welcoming and refreshingly uncomplicated.

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Annual Passengers in 2025

Traveling smoothly via our expanding carrier network: Porter Airlines, WestJet and Air Canada Landline.

Cargo Operations

Economic Powerhouse of Southern Ontario

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Total Landed Cargo Weight (2025)

YHM is proudly Canada’s largest domestic overnight express cargo airport.

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Keeping Canada Connected

YHM keeps national supply chains moving alongside world-class logistics leaders, including Cargojet, DHL Express, UPS, Canada Post, Purolator and Amazon/Prime Air.

Economic Engine

Since 1996, TradePort and its partners have driven deep investments right back into the local region, generating massive economic output and critical career growth.

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in total airport infrastructure investments to date.

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total jobs generated through active airport operations.

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in total economic output created for the region.

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added directly to regional value-added GDP.

Reports & Resources

Media & Downloads Archive

2025 Year in Review
Full Economic Impact Report
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Corporate Governance

In 1996, TradePort International Corporation, a  wholly owned subsidiary of Vantage Group, entered into a 40-year lease agreement with the City of Hamilton to operate and manage John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. In 2024, the City of Hamilton and TradePort International Corporation finalized a historic $400 million agreement to further develop and expand Hamilton International over a 49-year term, extending the lease agreement until 2073.

Mission

To operate as an international gateway facilitating the efficient movement of people and goods, serving as an economic engine and a responsible community partner focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leadership.

Vision

To be recognized by the world as the best global gateway in Canada for affordable travel and goods movement.

Corporate Values
Safety & Security

Taking immediate action to ensure we achieve the highest standards.

Quality & Operational Excellence

To be recognized by the world as the best global gateway in Canada for affordable travel and goods movement.

Respect & Integrity

Embracing a diverse, inclusive culture of integrity and accountability.

Improvement & Innovation

Committing to grow through continuous learning, cost leadership and innovative solutions.

Teamwork & Recognition

Embracing a diverse, inclusive culture of integrity and accountability.

Looking to the Future:
Our 20-Year Vision

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is a critical economic engine for the region and a key hub within Canada’s National Trade Corridor. To guide our long-term growth responsibly and sustainably, we have established our 2023–2043 Airport Master Plan.

Developed in deep consultation with our employees, business partners and the surrounding community, this 20-year blueprint assists our team in making strategic infrastructure decisions while remaining flexible to adapting social, economic, and environmental conditions.

Explore our 2023-2043 Airport Master Plan
leadership network

The YHM Team

Airport Leadership Team

Peter Tong
Chief Executive Officer

Ed Ratuski
Executive Managing Director

Colleen Ryan
Director, Marketing, Communications & Customer Experience

Ariel Harris
Director, Operations

Kaitlyn Yeo
Director, Finance