It looks like operations at Buttonville Airport will continue until fall 2016 at the very least, according to an announcement today by the Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, Armadale Co. Limited and Toronto Airways Inc.

CF and Armadale, owners of the lands at Buttonville Airport, submitted an application to amend the Markham Official Plan in fall of 2011. The application discusses future plans of the area becoming a world-class employment district and vibrant, mixed-use lifestyle destination that puts people at the forefront of urban planning.

On May 2, 2013, council approved – in principle – the vision and master plan for the Buttonville Airport development area. Further approvals are required from the Region of York.

At this time, the application is before the Ontario Municipal Board. CF Armadale and Toronto Airways have extended the timeline for airport operations, though any further extensions beyond fall 2016 will be dictated by progress on approvals.