OurAirports: Comments on Bar River Airport

[CPF2] "charter?" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:04:41 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Bar River Airport, Canada:

hi, would there be any charter service available to some southern ontario airports? or anyone could put me in touch with one,

greatly appreciated.

[CPF2] "re: runway conditions" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:01:11 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Bar River Airport, Canada:

Hi Anonymous,

Thank you for the raving review of our runway! And yes, if you are planning on flying your F-22 in here, beware of our runway! We do have many types of aircraft that operate from our airport, ranging from J-3 Cubs, to Dash-8, to Caravans, and many other type of large and small aircraft.

Beyond that, I am sorry you had a bad experience at our airport. The runway does have undulations in it during the spring when the frost is coming out, and the adjacent runway is repaved down the centre strip, and is closed for half the year, winter, and is typically used as a taxi way. For the most part we are a private maintenance facility, that operates our own airport to facilitate the maintenace operations. But we have opened it up as a PPR airport for an alternative airport to use. We do not have any landing fees, or handling charges, or ties down fees, etc etc etc. For a courtesy vehicle, we do have one and I am happy to lend it our for you to for lunch or what ever you need! But, as many pilots and comercial air services utilize our maintenance facility, often the vehicle is in use, or scheduled for someone to use. And I appologize, but it is not intended for long term loans!

As far as damaging your aircraft, we have a full maintenance facility for you to use after your landings, and will be happy to provide a post landing inspection free of charge, but so far no one else has had that concern!

Please feel free to use our airport, all we ask is that you call ahead. Please be aware, time to time there is NORDO trafic in the area, and there is limited winter maitnenance, i.e. snowplowing. Please refer to your CFS for details. Bar River Airport - CPF2

If you have any other questions, Please contact Jeff Springer 705-248-2158

Thank you and Fly safe!

[CPF2] "Great Facility, very reasonable fuel prices and great servic" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:33:19 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Bar River Airport, Canada:

Runway 36-18 bumpier in spring as frost leaves ground, but last writer below completely exagerates condition. Both my planes based here, and in addition to light aircraft, Dash, Metro, Hawker and RJ traffic regularly use runway with no difficulty. Staff always prepared to provide for transportation needs, whether calling for or furnishing rides. Exceptional mechanical and paint shop too, providing services to commercial and private operators. Very reasonable fuel prices and no parking fees. Head and shoulders above Sault airport (CYAM) in every respect. Same distance to town as CYAM, so for visiting traffic, CPF2 is much better with cheaper fuel, no landing fees, no parking fees and abundantly helpful and capable service attendants on site. Water aerodrome as well at this facility, both on Lake George and taxi up Bar River to base, or on water runway parallel to 36-18.

[CPF2] "runway conditions" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:08:46 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Bar River Airport, Canada:

Be very careful landing at this airport, runway 36 is extreamly bumpy and the other runway has signigicant surface conditions. you will be luck if you don't damage your plane. No courtesy car.

[CPF2] "re: Airport" by david

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:48:36 -0500

Comment by @david on Bar River Airport, Canada:

I often fly low-ish over this field on my way to CYAM. I was curious about the selection of planes there. Some day I'll land and say 'hi', but after 3-4 hours of flying from Ottawa, I usually just want to finish my flight to the Soo.

[CPF2] "Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:55:16 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Bar River Airport, Canada:

Great little place to stop, no landing or tie down fees. A lot of interesting old planes to look around at. We had a cup of coffee and wnadered around, the owner offered us his vehicle to go for lunch if we wished.