History
The airport originally opened in 1928 as Walker Airport, named after Hiram Walker, a 19th century whiskey distiller. In 1967, the airport was added to the national portfolio of Canadian Airports, citing its increasing importance as a regional airport hub for Southwestern Ontario, serving the areas between Detroit, Michigan and London, Ontario, rather than being a simple landing strip (as it originally was).
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