One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
YHM7.8+0.6
YKF7.2
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
YHM6.5+0.3
YKF6.2
Food & retail
Best for
YHM
GTA / Niagara travelers avoiding Pearson congestionPassengers using HSR Route 20 or Uber/Lyft to Hamilton GOAviation fans with time for the Warplane Heritage Museum
Watch out for
YHM
No Priority Pass on Canada indexNo dedicated VIP lounge sourcedParking daily max $33 with no extended-stay discountTim Hortons liquids blocked at CATSA — buy coffee airside at Dark Horse
Amenities and tips
YHM
Dark Horse YHM (airside)HSR A Line Express Route 20Warplane Heritage MuseumPriority Pass
YHM · Southern Ontario alternative to YYZ with strong HSR transit and rideshare links, Tim Hortons landside plus Dark Horse airside, and a free Warplane Heritage Museum option for same-day passengers — but no Priority Pass or dedicated VIP lounge on research day.
YKF · Waterloo Region gateway with **Flair** and **WestJet** domestic pins (YYC · YHZ · seasonal YEG) plus seasonal sun (**Cancún / Punta Cana** framing) and **Air Canada Landline** motorcoach to YYZ — **no Priority Pass lounge** verified on research day.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
YHM6.5+0.9
YKF5.6
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
YHM7.8+1.2
YKF6.6
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
YHM7.0+0.2
YKF6.8
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
YHM3.5+1.5
YKF2.0
YKF
Flair / WestJet travelers avoiding Pearson curb timeAir Canada Landline passengers connecting via YYZKW Region residents seeking a close-in commercial field
No published MCT
YKF
No Priority Pass lounge at YKFSeasonal sun and YEG frequencies — confirm liveLandline is a motorcoach, not a flight — still books like AC metalNo published MCT
No Priority Pass at YHM
Canada PP index omits Hamilton. Plan Dark Horse airside or Tim Hortons landside.
