Air Bridge 2025
Emergency Response Exercise

A first-of-its-kind live simulation proving the role of General Aviation in crisis response.

September 27, 2025 | Stratford, Ontario (CYSA)

Event Overview

On September 27, VEAC pilots and emergency partners will join forces for Air Bridge 2025 — Ontario’s first GA Emergency Response Exercise. A one-day live simulation where your flying skills will make a real difference. This multi-agency event will recreate a disaster scenario, deploying GA pilots to deliver supplies, transport responders, and connect communities, just as they would during an actual emergency.

When: September 27, 2025 weather permitting (all day)

Where: Main operating base CYSA (City of Stratford Airport) with simulated emergency response flights to several other key municipal airports in Ontario (e.g. CYGK, CYTZ, CYXU)

Next Steps for Pilots

Already registered? Here’s what to do next:

  • Complete your online orientation briefing (link coming soon).

  • Review the GA Emergency Response Course (provided after registration).

  • Confirm your availability and assignment when notified.

  • Prepare your documents (licence, insurance, aircraft readiness).

  • Bring a headset, mobile phone, and be ready for coordination via WhatsApp.

Event Logistics

When

September 27, 2025
(all day, weather permitting)

Where

Stratford (CYSA) - Main base
Kingston (CYGK)
Toronto City (CYTZ)
London (CYXU)
Other partner airports

Schedule

Morning: pilot briefing and role assignment
Daytime: live exercise and coordination
Afternoon: debrief and wrap-up

News & Updates

  • All registered pilots have been confirmed and initial assignments distributed.

    August 31

  • Online briefing sessions scheduled for early September. Details to follow.

    August 30

  • Weather conditions will be monitored closely leading up to exercise day.

    August 29

Social Media

Follow us as the exercise unfolds

Use the official hashtag #AirBridge2025

Socials

Instagram | Facebook | X

Aviation Weather

CYSA

METAR CYKF 251800Z AUTO 27014G23KT 9SM BKN039 BKN100 20/10 A2988 RMK SLP121 DENSITY ALT 2000FT

CYGK

METAR CYGK 251800Z 24015G21KT 15SM SCT050TCU BKN080 23/12 A2978 RMK TCU4AC1 SLP087 DENSITY ALT 1500FT

CYTZ

METAR CYTZ 251840Z AUTO 29014G24KT 290V350 8SM -RA FEW032 BKN043 BKN055 OVC095 18/14 A2986 RMK PCPN 0.8MM PAST HR SLP112 DENSITY ALT 700FT

Our partners

 FAQs

Have more questions? Use our contact form, or email info@alliance-north.com.

The Volunteer Emergency Air Corps (VEAC) is a program of Alliance North – Public Benefit Flying Canada, a non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing general aviation for community good.