Sutherland / Airport Business Park Commercial Real Estate
Saskatoon's airport corridor combines established Sutherland industrial with the growing Airport Business Park. YXE's expanding cargo and passenger operations anchor logistics, cold storage and aviation commercial demand in this northeast Saskatoon industrial node.
Sutherland / Airport Business Park Market Overview
The Sutherland and Airport Business Park corridor in northeast Saskatoon serves the city's aviation, logistics and industrial sectors. The area encompasses the established Sutherland industrial district and the growing Airport Business Park (ABP) immediately adjacent to Saskatoon/John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE).
YXE is Saskatchewan's primary international airport, serving growing passenger volumes driven by resource sector business travel, leisure routes and regional connectivity. Expanding cargo operations — driven by agricultural export, e-commerce and time-sensitive freight — have increased demand for airport-adjacent logistics and cold storage facilities.
The Airport Business Park offers planned industrial lots and built-to-suit opportunities in a modern serviced environment. Tenants value direct airport proximity for aviation supply, freight forwarding, logistics and cold storage operations. New buildings in the ABP lease at $12–16/sf net reflecting the premium for planned infrastructure and airport access. Cap rates are 6.0–7.5% for well-tenanted ABP assets.
Sutherland's older industrial stock provides more affordable options for tenants less dependent on airport proximity. Warehouse, shop-office and service bay space in Sutherland is available at $9–13/sf net. Cap rates are 6.5–8.0% reflecting the older building stock and shorter lease terms typical of this sub-market.
| Asset Type | Lease Rate (Net) | Cap Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Business Park Industrial | $12–16/sf | 6.0–7.5% | Planned park; airport-adjacent; logistics, cold storage |
| Sutherland Industrial | $9–13/sf | 6.5–8.0% | Older stock; warehouse, shop-office, service bay |
| Airport Hotel | RevPAR basis | 7.5–9.0% | Select-service; resource sector corporate demand |
| Airport Commercial | $16–24/sf net | 5.5–7.0% | Car rental, travel services, QSR; national covenants |
| ABP Development Land | N/A | N/A | Serviced lots; built-to-suit available |
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