A former transatlantic crossroads before the jet era, Gander was one of the airports that housed stranded travelers when American airspace was closed due to the events of September 11, 2001; Gander International received 7000 passengers from thirty-eight planes. The incredible hospitality of the Newfoundlanders inspired the musical Come from Away, which ran on Broadway from 2017 to 2022, and continues to spark interest from innumerable "Come-from-Aways" in the people and culture of the island.
1. The beginning of rwy 30 slopes upwards but this isn't listed in the CFS.
2. Lots of birds grazing on the grass.
3. The ARCAL is apparently private and I couldn't activate them when I flew overhead the field one night recently, so keep this in mind if staying here till dark.
4. The taxiway just off the runway is very narrow, so be sure to listen to any traffic on the ground as two planes can't squeeze past each other on the narrow section
5. Airport restaurant is tasty and has live music as well, (a bit expensive though) if fly-and-dining is your cup of tea. A bit strange of me to mention, but the pictures in the male washroom are very funny!
Self serve fuel + comfortable and neat 24/7 lounge has made this airport a memorable one for me. Be sure to leave money in the box in the kitchen if you take any water bottles or snacks.
Nothing makes a trip to such a peaceful and picturesque airport better than a courtesy car!
Was able to see much more than I planned on. It's a minivan, perfect for small groups flying in, just contribute 20$ for the upkeep and make sure you bring it back at the same fuel level and it's yours for the day. Just call them in advance and reserve it to be sure of having it on the day you fly there.
Almost hit a herd of deer. Some basic security fencing around this field should be mandated. If that wasn't enough a farmer was plowing an adjacent field and I had to avoid a flock of seagulls (not the band lol). I've landed here before years ago, it was bad then. I will not return for the sake of my life. Nothing there or in the area for me. Plus those cross winds from the SW suck big time.
Contact admin@peleeislandadventures.com or visit www.peleeislandadventures.com in advance to reserve a golf cart for the day and they will pick you up for free. Great way to spend a day on a beautiful island. Tour Canada's first commercial winery, www.vinvilla.com or enjoy awesome food and great lakefront views at the historical Stone House 1891 craft bar and kitchen.
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1970 is more than 22 years before 2018.
π Wed, 28 Sep 2022
β @animebirder at Belledune Airport, Canada
Looks like this airport did exist ... 40 to 50 years ago.
Inspiration for the musical Come from Away
π Tue, 20 Sep 2022
β @animebirder at Gander International Airport / CFB Gander, Canada
A former transatlantic crossroads before the jet era, Gander was one of the airports that housed stranded travelers when American airspace was closed due to the events of September 11, 2001; Gander International received 7000 passengers from thirty-eight planes. The incredible hospitality of the Newfoundlanders inspired the musical Come from Away, which ran on Broadway from 2017 to 2022, and continues to spark interest from innumerable "Come-from-Aways" in the people and culture of the island.
Piper PA-28 crash
π Tue, 16 Aug 2022
β @david at Canton Aerodrome, Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/port-hope-plane-crashed-on-takeoff-into-trees-1.6551294?cmp=rss
Runway is a bit deteriorated
π Mon, 15 Aug 2022
β @cessna1504lyfe at Tobermory Airport, Canada
Beware of lots of cracks and weeds on the runway when landing here.
They have complimentary bicycles here as well but were not usable due being in disrepair. Hopefully they will fix them because I want to go back!
Some things to keep in mind flying to Orillia Ramara airport
π Mon, 15 Aug 2022
β @cessna1504lyfe at Orillia-RAMA Regional Airport, Canada
1. The beginning of rwy 30 slopes upwards but this isn't listed in the CFS.
2. Lots of birds grazing on the grass.
3. The ARCAL is apparently private and I couldn't activate them when I flew overhead the field one night recently, so keep this in mind if staying here till dark.
4. The taxiway just off the runway is very narrow, so be sure to listen to any traffic on the ground as two planes can't squeeze past each other on the narrow section
5. Airport restaurant is tasty and has live music as well, (a bit expensive though) if fly-and-dining is your cup of tea. A bit strange of me to mention, but the pictures in the male washroom are very funny!
re: Great airport for night fliers
π Mon, 15 Aug 2022
β @cessna1504lyfe at Kincardine Municipal Airport, Canada
Reply to @cessna1504lyfe: Also another thing to add, an AWOS is available here on 122.55.
Not sure why it's not listed in the CFS.
Great airport for night fliers
π Mon, 15 Aug 2022
β @cessna1504lyfe at Kincardine Municipal Airport, Canada
Self serve fuel + comfortable and neat 24/7 lounge has made this airport a memorable one for me. Be sure to leave money in the box in the kitchen if you take any water bottles or snacks.
re: loved the courtesy car
π Mon, 15 Aug 2022
β @cessna1504lyfe at Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport, Canada
Reply to @cessna1504lyfe: Oh and watch out for deer when driving, they're everywhere on the island.
loved the courtesy car
π Mon, 15 Aug 2022
β @cessna1504lyfe at Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport, Canada
Nothing makes a trip to such a peaceful and picturesque airport better than a courtesy car!
Was able to see much more than I planned on. It's a minivan, perfect for small groups flying in, just contribute 20$ for the upkeep and make sure you bring it back at the same fuel level and it's yours for the day. Just call them in advance and reserve it to be sure of having it on the day you fly there.
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π Thu, 07 Jul 2022
β @Jackoffinmeykuh at Reef Hueston Airport, Canada
Amazing Airport loved the staff
re: The Phoenix from the ashes
π Tue, 05 Jul 2022
β @talihoe at Grimsby Airpark, Canada
How much did they pay you for this? LOL! This airpark is anything but....
Never again......
π Tue, 05 Jul 2022
β @talihoe at Grimsby Airpark, Canada
Almost hit a herd of deer. Some basic security fencing around this field should be mandated. If that wasn't enough a farmer was plowing an adjacent field and I had to avoid a flock of seagulls (not the band lol). I've landed here before years ago, it was bad then. I will not return for the sake of my life. Nothing there or in the area for me. Plus those cross winds from the SW suck big time.
Restaurant is CLOSED Permanently
π Sun, 26 Jun 2022
β @ECAFBill at Edenvale Aerodrome, Canada
Previous restaurant area is now a pilot / visitor lounge with coffee and soft drinks to purchase.
Open M to F 0900 to 1600. Irregular on weekends.
Grass Runway. CLOSED
π Sun, 26 Jun 2022
β @ECAFBill at Edenvale Aerodrome, Canada
17/35 ts closed permanently.
13/31 and 08/26 are open
Prior Permission Required
π Thu, 07 Apr 2022
β @KingdomGIS at Victoria Harbour Seaplane Base, Canada
https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/ports-harbours-anchorages/public-port-victoria-traffic-scheme
Formerly an airport
π Mon, 28 Feb 2022
β @david at CFB Borden Heliport, Canada
According to Wikipedia, the runways were closed in 2004, and only a helipad remains.
The graveyard of the Atlantic
π Thu, 24 Feb 2022
β @david at Sable Island Landing Strip, Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/sable-island-shipwrecks-at-the-graveyard-of-the-atlantic-1.2755063
Repurposed!
π Fri, 18 Feb 2022
β @animebirder at Hastings Field Heliport, Canada
Hastings Field is no longer an active airstrip ... for fixed wing craft. There's a pretty shiny looking heliport there now though!
Former DEW Line station
π Wed, 26 Jan 2022
β @david at Cape Peel DEW Line Station, Canada
This was a Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line station until 1963. The runway outline is still visible.
Ice runway
π Wed, 26 Jan 2022
β @david at George Lake Aerodrome, Canada
This airport looks like it's a seaplane base, but it's actually a seasonal ice runway.
Great new service on the southernmost point in Canada!
π Mon, 10 Jan 2022
β @helodriver at Pelee Island Airport, Canada
Contact admin@peleeislandadventures.com or visit www.peleeislandadventures.com in advance to reserve a golf cart for the day and they will pick you up for free. Great way to spend a day on a beautiful island. Tour Canada's first commercial winery, www.vinvilla.com or enjoy awesome food and great lakefront views at the historical Stone House 1891 craft bar and kitchen.
Home of l'AΓ©roclub Gatineau Ottawa
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Ottawa / Gatineau Airport, Canada
http://www.aeroclubgo.com/
Home of the St-Lazare Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Montreal / St-Lazare Airport, Canada
http://www.aeroclubstlazare.org/
Home of the Brandon Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Brandon Municipal Airport, Canada
https://www.brandonflightcentre.com/
Home of the Shoal Lake Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Shoal Lake Airport, Canada
http://www.slflyingclub.com/
Home of the Springfield Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Winnipeg / Lyncrest Airport, Canada
http://lyncrest.org/
Home of the Russell Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Russell Airport, Canada
https://www.facebook.com/russellflyingclub/
Home of the Truro Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Debert Airport, Canada
https://www.facebook.com/TruroFlyingClub/
Home of the South Shore Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Liverpool South Shore Regional Airport, Canada
https://southshoreflyingclub.weebly.com/
Home of the Saint John Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Saint John Airport, Canada
http://flysj.ca/
Home of the Fredericton Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Fredericton Airport, Canada
https://www.frederictonflyingclub.com/
Home of the Smiths Falls Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport, Canada
https://smithsfallsflyingclub.com/
Home of the Brockville Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Brockville - Thousand Islands Regional Tackaberry Airport, Canada
http://www.brockvilleflyingclub.com/
Home of the Prince Edward Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Picton Airport, Canada
http://www.prince-edward-flying-club.com/
Home of the Windsor Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Windsor Airport, Canada
http://windsorflyingclub.com/
Home of the Lindbergh AΓ©roclub
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Trois-RiviΓ¨res Airport, Canada
http://lindberghaeroclub.com/ (fr)
Home of the Westlock Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Westlock Airport, Canada
https://westlockflyingclub.com/
Home of the Foothills Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at High River Airport, Canada
https://www.foothillsflyingclub.com/
Home of the Airdrie Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Airdrie Aerodrome, Canada
http://airdrieflyingclub.ca/
Home of the Namao Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport, Canada
https://namaoflyingclub.com/
Home of the Vernon Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Vernon Airport, Canada
http://www.vernonflyingclub.org/
Home of the Vanderhoof Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Vanderhoof Airport, Canada
https://www.vanflyingclub.ca/
Home of the Squamish Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Squamish Airport, Canada
https://squamishflyingclub.com/
Home of the Salmon Arm Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Shuswap Regional Airport, Canada
http://salmonarmflyingclub.com/
Home of the Qualicum Beach Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Qualicum Beach Airport, Canada
https://qbflyingclub.ca/
Home of the Penticton Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Penticton Airport, Canada
https://www.pentictonflyingclubcopafifty.com/
Home of the Pemberton Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Pemberton Regional Airport, Canada
http://www.pembertonflyingclub.ca/
Home of the Langley Aero Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Langley Airport, Canada
http://www.langleyaeroclub.ca/
Home of the Kitimat Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Kitimat Airport, Canada
https://www.kitimatflyingclub.ca/
Home of the Kootenay Flying Club
π Sun, 09 Jan 2022
β @david at Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, Canada
http://kootenayflyingclub.weebly.com/index.html
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