The Quinte International Air Show returns to Quinte West for the first time since 2016 on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30. The air show is expected to welcome thousands of visitors to 8 Wing/CFB Trenton over the long weekend.
Significant vehicle traffic is anticipated throughout Quinte West on both June 29 and 30, with many City spaces being made available for free attendee parking. Quinte West residents, whether they are attending the air show or not, are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid traffic delays.
Old Highway 2 closure – June 29-30
- Old Highway 2 will be closed to through traffic between RCAF Rd. and Whites Rd. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 29 and 30.
- Drivers should use Highway 401 or Hamilton Rd. to detour around this area.
Road restrictions
- ‘No parking’ and ‘No stopping’ restrictions will be in place on Whites Rd. and RCAF Rd. between June 27-30.
- Access to Meyers Creek Rd. between Hamilton Rd. and Whites Rd. will be restricted to local traffic only.
- Access to South Perimeter road will be restricted to local traffic only.
Free air show parking will be available across multiple parking lots in Quinte West and Belleville. Where possible, attendees are encouraged to carpool.
The Quinte International Air Show will be running free shuttles between designated parking lots and 8 Wing/CFB Trenton approximately every 30 minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on June 29-30. Shuttle buses are not accessible for wheelchairs or mobility devices.
Accessible Quinte Access buses will run from all shuttle lots for visitors requiring accessible transit.
Free air show parking locations with shuttle and Quinte Access services
- Loyalist College – 376 Wallbridge Loyalist Rd., Belleville
- Bayside Public School – 132 Aikins Rd., Belleville
- Aikins Road Lot – 378 Aikins Rd., Quinte West
- Whites Road Lot – 70 Whites Rd., Quinte West
- Carrying Place Industrial Park – 2nd Dug Hill Rd., and Loyalist Pkwy. Rd., Quinte West
- Trent Port Marina, multiple lots – 15 Creswell Dr., Quinte West
- Centennial Park – 12 Couch Cres., Quinte West (~60 min. walk)
Walkable air show parking locations (no shuttle services)
- 8 Wing/CFB Northwest PMQ – RCAF Rd., and Namao Dr., Quinte West (~40 min. walk)
- 8 Wing/CFB Northeast PMQ – RCAF Rd., and Westwin Ave., Quinte West (~45 min. walk)
- ‘Approach Lights’ lot – RCAF Rd., and Old Highway 2, Quinte West (~30 min. walk)
Free bike parking
Free bike parking for air show attendees will be available on the north side of the 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Parade Square at 142 Yukon St., Quinte West. Cyclists should bring their own lock as the bike parking lot is not a secured area.
The City of Quinte West is proud to welcome the Quinte International Air Show back this year in celebration of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 100 years of service.
Find more information about the Quinte International Air Show at quinteairshow.ca.