OurAirports: Comments on Greenbank Airport

[CNP8] "re: Still a nice place" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:16:32 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Greenbank Airport, Canada:

The airport was struck by lightning during the big storm a few weeks ago, it took out the runway lights, arcal controller , fuel dispenser circuit board and popped a few circuit breakers.

the repair costs have exceeded $4,000 but all systems are functioning very well now.

The fuel cost is usually lower than surrounding airports and CNP8 is the only one around with Mogas

The airport is a no winter maintenance facility, but it is cleared when the snow is not too heavy

[CNP8] "Still a nice place" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:02:46 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Greenbank Airport, Canada:

The area is beautiful - but the airport has slowly fallen into disrepair since the accident a few years ago.

Still a nice little airport for a summer diversion to be sure - but not the cheapest fuel in the area any more (both Lindsay and Peterborough are considerably cheaper) ...and during my last few visits (3 of the last 5) the fuel pumps were not working at all. Also - do not count on the ARCAL J working - during my last visit, i spoke with a few of the local tenants who mentioned that it hasn't worked in awhile.

The grass is well kept - and they host a few fly-ins over the summer months. (if you visit during a fly-in, you usually find a nice distinct centerline mowed on 16/34)

Snow removal in the winter is extremely rare (but really nice when it happens).

[CNP8] "Best Grass Roots Airport in GTA" by dazuppa

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:54:52 -0500

Comment by @dazuppa on Greenbank Airport, Canada:

I hereby award Greenbank a Best Grass Roots Airport in GTA diploma. :-)

Seriously, this is a great little airport. Two grass runways, both sloped, marked with flags and very well cared of. There is a "secret" flying school there, using a 172, and a 24/7 gas pumps for the local grasshoppers community. No worries if you'll see the birds on the runway - they know this whole GA thing and will let you land or take off without any problems.

Nice and clean FBO, very scenic surroundings (especially in the Autumn), great place to fly in with friends. Such a pity that accident happened to the original airport owner, but an excellent conditions of the airport afterwards are a testament to the great job done.

If ever in doubt which grass strip to fly to East of Toronto, go Greenbank!

[CNP8] "$2million????" by gimmedub

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:06:34 -0400

Comment by @gimmedub on Greenbank Airport, Canada:

you're kidding right??? I'd have figure at most 400K but then again what do I know... can someone explain to me why it's listed at $2m?

[CNP8] "It's for Sale!" by bcrosby

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:17:25 -0400

Comment by @bcrosby on Greenbank Airport, Canada:

The airport property is for sale:

77 acres is on the greenbelt and is zoned airport, and the asking price is $2 million.

[CNP8] "re: Wow!" by Ross

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:04:26 -0400

Comment by @Ross on Greenbank Airport, Canada:

I fully agree...it's too shame we lost its owner!

[CNP8] "Wow!" by StudentPilot

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:24:52 -0400

Comment by @StudentPilot on Greenbank Airport, Canada:

Greenbank looked to be very well maintained when I stopped in this spring.