Comments for British Columbia, Canada

This runway is now paved.

I've never been to Duncan Airport, so I'm not sure about the situation, but at most airports there's something called a "circuit" that aircraft follow. Generally speaking, it's a rectangle about 3 km long and 1 km wide, with the runway in the middle of one of the long sides (and it can flip locations depending on the wind direction). At an airport without a control tower (that's most airports), everybody flies the same circuit for the sake of safety. They'll be at about 1,000 ft above ground level on the long side that doesn't have the runway (what we call the "downwind" side). It's important that everyone use the same circuit to avoid the risk of midair collisions, and to provide an orderly way for multiple aircraft to approach the airport and land (it's sort-of the flying equivalent of a four-way stop, where there's no light, but all the drivers know and follow the same rules).

So if you live under the circuit, unfortunately, there will be many aircraft flying repeatedly at 1,000 ft above your house on days when the wind favours the corresponding runway. That information is public (there are even often different zoning regulations near an airport), but most realtors either suppress it or outright lie about it to make house sales, then any home owners who don't like airport operations are left feeling angry and duped once the realtor has run off with the sales commission.

Endless circling of large low flying helicopters is not fair to the neighbors. I understand that they need hours mechanically etc, but have them fly in larger darn circles!

Reply to @philippe:west apron is now closed..Nanaimo radio directs all traffic to apron at new terminal (adjacent to fuel pumps)

A delightful strip in beautiful surroundings situated in the Robson Valley at McBride. (2350' amsl)

Facilities:

2700'x75' Asphalt Rwy 12/30, Pilots Lounge, Self Serve Avgas 100LL available, Pilot Operated Runway Lighting (f 123.2), 2x Windsocks (1 lighted) situated midfield, Washroom (Toilet) nearby. Accomodations and Restaurants in town 2kms. Campground nearby May - Oct (Call 250 569 2513 for pickup)

Caution: Wildlife (deer etc) sometimes on the field

Caution: Hydro (electric) cable across extended centreline 2000' NW of Rwy12 threshold

Info dated Nov 2011, compiled by Dave Williams (resident pilot/owner Ercoupe 415E)

The Trail airport is served twice daily by Pacific Coastal Airlines.

John Howroyd,

Awesome new colors on CFHUM... Black Red & Green stripes. Wishing you many more years of great high-flying fun. You've always been my most interesting and adventurous teacher. We could go flying again sometime!

Graeme Kilshaw

With the town of Tofino just 15 minutes away, a new terminal just completed and upgrades to the airport in the works this is a great destination to fly into to experience the wild west coast of Vancouver Island. Accomodations range from the renowned Wickaninnish Inn and its ocean view restaurant, "The Pointe" to excellent hostels, budget motels and Vacation Rentals there is something for everyone. Budget Rental car is available at the airport too so transportation is immediately available year round.

Is there an airframer course near Courtenay ?

Mark A. Steele

250-384-3396 / 243

venturehullscanadaincorporated@yahoo.ca

Very active airport, great price on fuel!

The aviation history of the Dog Creek, B.C. airport both before and after WW-2 is covered in a full chapter in my book "North by Northwest" which is available from the author and publisher. The book lists the history of each airport in the Okanagan, Cariboo and from Prince George west to Prince Rupert. Visit the web site creeksidepublications.ca for full information.

The Squamish Flying Club (CYSE) is hosting a Fly-In and Community Day at the Airport Saturday August 27th, 2011. Fun for the whole family! Fly-in before 10:30 am and have your aircraft on Static Display! For more information call 604-898-9016!

Unless there is a strong wind from the lake, use a north bound approach and land uphill. With a strong wind from lake, approach from down river, stay close to the mountain, sharp dogleg to the left, full flaps when aligned with the downhill runway. Beautifull area, fantastic fishing, watch out for the grizzlies.

Unless there is a strong wind from the lake, use a north bound approach and land uphill. With a strong wind from lake, approach from down river, stay close to the mountain, sharp dogleg to the left, full flaps when aligned with the downhill runway. Beautifull area, fantastic fishing, watch out for the grizzlies.

Is there a sesna or twin otter to possibly get a ride up and skydive out of?

What a terrible shame that there is no memorial to the thousands of service personnel who trained under the BCATP in the early years of WW11 at this airport.

http://princetonairshow.ca

This is a great airport to stop over for fuel. The price is very reasonable. Check out their website if you are flying to the west coast, you will be pleasently suprised. princetonairport.ca

Anybody know anything about this private unregistered strip? If functional, it would be a nice way to get to nearby recreational properties.

Private airport with 2100' paved runway. I've seen this from the air and it is not registered or in the CFS.

Have never landed there, but been there many times. Very sandy, bit soft maybe, 2000 feet long? Hopefully land there one day.

Sechelt - Gibsons Airport .... where are they flying too ?

Info to Heidi at @shaw.ca

123.2 MHZ is used on this airport.

Privat runway ryw is closed

I need 5-10 people to invest with me in this property. Buy it and develop it into a world class fly in resort with fishing and spa. John Lovelace of the AVIATORs comes here often. He will be doing a feature on it again soon.

Erissa Yong.

( info@cobaltaviation.com) or ( erissa.yongwilson@century21.ca)

Pitt Meadows.

I am not anonymous... that was me... Erissa from Cobalt Aviation , Pitt Meadows that flew my 182 in with Barry in his 172

I flew my 182 in with Barry in his 172 ... from CYPK. Without notice, Jim came out to greet me...NICER than your long lost uncle! WOW... what a place. Warm, clean, lots of space and the view to the kill of Desolation sound. THE HOSPITALITY is first class bar none!!!! Great folks laid out Dianne's fresh baking and cheese and cold cuts and tea.... and begged us to stay. AND I even left with a bottle of Jam from Diane's personal creation made from Salal berries she harvested there. Incredible place. It is now for sale!

Home of Coulson Flying Tankers, the largest water bombers on the planet

thanks tips.....

Reply to @ptomblin: Sorry, CBR2 isn't an ICAO code, it's just a Canadian code.

CBR2 is its ICAO code. It doesn't have an IATA code.

Does Kaslo Airport have a call sign, like Victoria's YYJ

Avoid Landmark (Shell) at all costs, outrageous ramp fee ($80 plus HST) for a C182 and when my passenger needed to go to the terminal, everyone was too busy to take him there in their van, they did phone for a cab though. Use Millionair, they know what service is.

I confirmed this also via the latest CFS and updated the entry.

Sparwood NDB is on 200 kHz, not 400 kHz.

I was always fascinated by this forgotten piece of Caribou history. It would be cool if a group of people could be granted permission to restore the runways and use it as a recreational fly-in site for light aircraft and ultra-lites etc. Someone with good writing talents and enough info could print a small booklet on it's history and maybe use the sales to help fund restoration. Just a thought.Safe flying.

Hi there...... stumbled across this forum and was reading with interest. You wouldn't be Earl Becker - would you ?

I lived on this airport as a kid - would have been in the early to mid 50's - there was about 8 to 10 families there at that time. My father was a radio operator there, and i went to school up to grade 3 in the 1 room school.

Dave Fooks

Jepp data reports airport is public while signage and local manager report private. Might as well stay at Invermere as the Radium manager wants big city tie down prices. Very rough on North end.

Friendly folks at the FBO, but small airport with barely adequate space for visiting aircraft.

BA Blackwell owned and operated

Hi there,

I am wondering if anyone knows of a manager or contact regarding the use of Dog Creek airport. I am a student doing a simulated prescribed burn plan for the area and I want to use the airport as our hub for fire operations.

I know it can be rough for residents, but in most cases, the airports were there first and the cities have grown out and around them, so the people who buy the houses or sign the leases do so knowing that there's an airport nearby.

Of course, that assumes that real-estate agents are honest — I know one couple who bought a house right under the approach to CYYZ 24L, after being assured by their slimy agent that the airport used the runway only for emergencies (I guess the definition of "emergency" is "when the wind is blowing from the southwest"). It was cool for their kids watching the planes passing low over the park playground, though.

YVR's website indicates that international airports are 24 hour operations in Canada. However if you look at Toronto's departure schedule, you will see that traffic generally stops at 1:30am and resumes at 6:00am In Vancouver we have flights leaving up to and including 3 am with only a three hour lull to 6 am. Our airport is smack dab in the heart of our cities. Convenient but not for sleep.

Great facility. Wish I had more time to enjoy the beautiful setting. Next time I will plan to spend at least two nights. Just proves that a user-friendly airport does not have to be attended. We were on a flight from Yellowknife to Nanaimo. The self-serve fuel was greatly appeciated and saved us from another landing for fuel. Definitely a 10 plus in my book.

Thank you.

George Irbe, Comanche C-GGGG

Hi John,

I have a photo of you and my dad (Hugh Thomas) with the Staggerwing. I would like to send it to you via email. Please contact me at jlicsko@wildblue.net.

Warm regards,

Joanne

A goup of us from King George Airpark in Surrey flew into Cortes with almost no notice and arrived to find lunch ready for pilots and passengers from eight airplanes. Jim and Diane are a real asset to the flying community. We will be back.

James Shepherd.

Hi John, Craig Finnigan here. I lost your phone # and havn't forgotten you!

Call me or e-mail. cell 250-740-7579

craig@mclarenlighting.com

Runway is longer than Nelson's runway and plenty of room to expand.

Currently 1- 3 bay hanger is for sale! Ask Kul Nijjar.

There are no services on site at the airport. According to the web site, you can order a taxi by calling 250-495-7004.

History Dog Creek Airport, becker@ goldcity.net 250/983/3319

Ihave many pictures and much information