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Coordinates are 43.735 -80.447 (you can set them in google maps or your GPS). Flying, it is just NW from the town of Fergus, following Beatty Line across the river. Note that there is another, unrelated airstrip NE from Fergus - closer to the Belwood lake - and a couple of others, also unrelated fields just SE of the lake!

The only other information I have is that CPG7 "Fergus - Juergensen Field" (the airstrip we are talking about) is a home of the Chinook ultralights community (liftoffaviation.com) Hope that helps...

Reply to @dazuppa: hi, can you tell me what the coordinates are for this airstrip in fergus Ontario?

gepetto16@hotmail.com please let me know about the hagersville airport when it closed and why thanks again. Was it busy and did the planes fly every where was it busy in its hey day

when did the airport close and why did it close

nice grass strip that's looked after by a friendly group of pilots in a flying club.

Reply to @dazuppa: I did a TG ther same day. It's a nice approach to 26.

Flying Frank

Runway is really "perched on the top of a hill", as mentioned by one of the commenter - and there are other hills, antennas and trees around, but the whole location is so very scenic, absolutely adorable. Runway and taxiways are in the perfect conditions, the airport is definitely maintained well, and there was a stash of wonderful flying machines in the hangar! Absolutely worth visiting.

I was always interested in visiting Bradford because of the L'il Buzzard fame (www.ultralightnews.ca) - I think it is a great website and the whole approach of the owner is right on.

Unfortunately, the landing surface was really bad. One of the hangar folks described it to me in advance as horrible, and that turned to be true - pretty much like landing on the unprepared field with a hump in the middle. Fortunately frozen today, so bumps were stiff - and approaching through the cut in the tree line on short final was fun. Managed to almost get stuck a couple of times while taxiing, though - and overall perception of the airport was like it used to be very much alive, but went down lately.

Copying the YAT beacon on 260.5 mhz with an Icom 756 ProIII in CW mode. Signal is very weak, however the morse identifier is audible enough to make out. I am using a multi-band Alpha Delta DXLB dipole. Location here is Milton, Ontario just west of Toronto.

Opened in 1915 and closed in 1919.

http://www5.mississauga.ca/marketing/websites/lakeview/background-how6.html

Moved - thanks.

The Montreal Soaring Council Airfield is located in the Township of West Hawkesbury on Route 4, just off Highway 17 approx. 1.5 km west of the Town of Hawkesbury. Hawkesbury is located on the shores of the Ottawa River approximately one hour from either Ottawa or Montreal.

Geographic location: N45º 37.2' W74º 38.9'

Available runways: 09 / 27, 1775 x 485 turf, no winter maintenance

Radio Frequency: ATF 123.30

For more information visit www flymsc org

Received your NDB signal on 223 KHz "YYW" in CW. 22:10 UTC, December 27, 2011.

Thanks

Jay - VE3SWS

This airport is awesome! Open on Christmas Eve was a bonus when I dropped by for a quick stop-over. Highly recommend a visit!

The YAT beacon on 260 KHz was copyable here in Amherst, NYon 24 December 2011 at 0655Z. I received it with a Yaesu FT-450AT amateur radio transceiver and an 8 meter vertical antenna.

Wm Keith Hibbert, WB2VUO

email: wb2vuo@arrl.net

The ZSJ beacon on 258 KHz was copyable here in Amherst, NY on 24 December 2011 at 0645Z. I was using a Yaesu FT-450AT amateur radio transceiver with a 8 meter vertical to receive the beacon.

Wm. Keith Hibbert, WB2VUO

email: wb2vuo@arrl.net

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

greatly appreciated.

The CFS will be updated to include a note in the "caution" section only if the airport operator requests it.

There is no requirement for registered aerodromes to have painted runway markings. Only certified aerodromes need to have them visible.

Reply to @david: I submitted an e-mail from Nav Canada from which I got a reply today. They are looking into it.

I requested that they update the CFS so that they note the runway is unmarked. There is signage at the airport to indicate that it still is an active runway.

Reply to @bcrosby: what was the word on 05/23 when you visited, Blake? Is it still usable?

Hello, my name is Cherry. My friend and I are doing research on the Hagersville Airport and was wondering if there was any information that someone may be willing to share or pictures.

Thank you

cherrylynn97@gmail.com

Is it me or does 05/23 NOT exist? I didn't see any runway numbers and where one would be, the pavement looks pretty beat up. The CFS says it's paved.. but I have my doubt's that is accurate.

The Sifton family has been the recipient of ~18 million dollars of public money between the Feds and the Provincial gov’t over the years. (according to the research I have done – mainly from reviews of local newspapers)

Public money built the runways.

According to my Markham Councillor, York Region is granting $320,000 per year to the private airport run by the Sifton family.

Now that the property has increase enormously in value, I'd like to know when we get paid back?

I'm impressed by the Siftons ability to scrounge public funding to help operate the airport while the value increases and then walk away with millions.

Shame on our politicians for letting them get a free ride.

It's a lesson in Corporate Welfare.

Reply to @dazuppa: A year ago A girl named Kathy was hated by everyone. Everyone made fun of her. She was ignored. Even by messages. One day she decided to kill herself. Because even her parents ignored her. She jumed out her window. No one noticed untill people started dissapearing. Kathy haunted them. She made them suffer like the way she did. She hung them slowly and stabed them over and over very slowly so they could suffer like she did.

If you don't send this message to 15 diffrent comments you will die tonight by Kathy. Because she considers it ignooring her.

Example 1:

Dave looked at the first sentece and said, "Spam" And the next day the neighbors found him in his backyard, dead.

Example 2:

Joane was alone. She didn't have kids or a husband. She had alot of friends. When She had a sleepover with them she quickly had to check her e-mail.She saw this message and sent it to only 6 people because she thought she couldn't die that night beacuse she was surounded by people. The next morning Joane's friends found her in her bathtub, dead.

If you don't send this, Kathy WILL find you\

I have stopped there three times. Great, quick, and friendly service at reasonable prices.

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!

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.

A former British Commonwealth Air Training Plan station, home of No. 31 Air Navigation School, equipped with Anson. Opened on 18 November 1940 and closed 17 February 1945.

In Canada and the U.S., most small airports don't have landing fees, though it's still a good idea to call and check.

Hello to all flyers,

I sort of got fascinated by the idea of private flying when I saw those Cessnas next to Herb's and a friend showed me the mechanic; and I wanted to find out about the history of that airport; would you know the year it was opened?

And a question for CL 1960: how much does it cost to land in the grass in an informal airport such as this one?

Thank you for your time!

Toronto has to take everything. Billy Bishop, arguably the British Empires no 1 flying ace of WWI was from OWEN SOUND. Thats why the airport in OWEN SOUND is called Billy Bishop and was called that first. So good job Toronto, you couldnt think up something original and had to steal OWEN SOUND's airport name.

Huge runway, easy to find, useful unicom and friendly folks in the FBO - great place to go, a useful alternative to Muskoka. Unfortunately, uncontrolled - but otherwise absolutely recommended to visit. Watch out for the floatplanes approaching - they actually complete a normal circuit for the runway 17, only to skim the concrete surface and land in a pond at the end of it! Looks unusual...

Landed there a couple of weeks back ona VFR from Picton to St. Thomas. Fuel staff were really friendly. Kinda like landing on an aircraft carrier when you approach on 26 and the traffic on the road about 40 feet below can be distracting but a nice challenge to your concentration.

You know those MS Flight Simulator airports which, due to a program error, are sitting in the bottom of a pit with vertical walls around - so you need to fly in circles to climb out or land? Volk airport looks exactly like that in reality, especially when you stand at the bottom of the pit, where both runways are crossing each other. More, the longest runway is not only upsloped both ways - it is also curved, framed with tall trees, and has a rather uneven surface!

Well the hills and slopes surrounding Volk airport are not vertical, but they still look impressive. If you are flying a Super Cub or CH 701 - visiting Volk airport will be pure fun. But if you are plowing the sky in something like a 65 hp J-3, with its engine a bit too beaten to give you the full power, and the air is hot... Uhm... I would say be very, very careful - you may not make it out.

I think that Volk airport is one of the most exciting and challenging grass strips around Toronto, and Lisa from Golden Eagle flight school (goldeneagleflightschool.com) is a very friendly and welcoming person, nice to chat with. Just get a right plane to go there, and enjoy the adventure.

Reply to @dazuppa: Even though funds aren't available to resurface the runway at this time, it really isn't in such a deteriated condition as you noted. It's never been closed so no need to 'X' the ends. It's used regularly by everything from ultralights to medium size twins. I was at the strip recently and there was a Cessna 310 and Piper Navaho along with a Cessna 182 RG on the ramp, an indication the strip is fully servicable and never an issue for your undercarriage, retractible or otherwise.

There was always a flight school at the airport until ownership changed. The school was operated by an Air Canada pilot and offered full training through multi engine and commercial.

The airstrip is just 40' wide, usually with a crosswind. In addition, on a windy day there may be some turbulence over the berm along the north side of the strip. The housing development on approach to runway 25 is never a problem. The airstrip is quite safe for landing but may be a little daunting for anyone having to deal with crosswinds and unfamiliar with landing on a short, narrow runway. The technique is somewhat different than landng at an airport with almost unlimited length. Fly the numbers, land on the numbers, stay near the centerline and your airplane will be just as happy as landing at the large regional airport.

I don't recommend an inexperienced student from a large airport use this for airstrip for his solo cross country, however 'experienced pilots' never have problems landing at Springwater.

Reasonably well maintained airstrip, nicely blended with the environment. A real challenge to find, unless you are good at pilotage or have a GPS. If you wish to give it a try with just compass and a clock - be careful not to wander into the Hamilton airspace, immediately on the NW from York strip. Quite deteriorated scenery below - rusty hangar roofs, some semi-disassembled aircraft inside - but friendly people and positive atmosphere around. Definitely worth challenging your navigation skills.

Long runways in good condition, extremely easy to find, well positioned airport. Do not overfly the field - skydivers will drop on your head! Circuits are outwards, check the CFS. Do not miss the aviation history museum in a hangar right next to the main ramp. Friendly folks around and overall positive atmosphere - I enjoyed Dunnville, and would love to be back.

Huge runways in good condition, lots of GA planes, some impressive vintage aircraft (I've seen a T-28 and Cornell), completely messed up circuit with planes cutting on the final, joining it from any altitude and direction, doing steep turns on the downwind... reminds anything? I felt like it was another Brampton. Decent airport, but not so fun to fly around. If needed to land somewhere around Niagara, I'd think St. Catharines, not Welland.

Quiet small airport. Well maintained runway, good approaches, nice folks at the FBO. Finding it is a tiny bit of a challenge, though following the railroad while checking a Pearson VOR radial helps. Loved the autumn scenery around Grimsby - so quiet, so sweet.

This is for those that have complained about the expensive parking rates at the airport above aka Toronto City Center Airport or YTZ.

I recently had to catch a flight out of Porter and parked at 19 Bathurst St, just behind the Amsterdam Brewery, which happen to only be a short 5 minute walk to the terminal. And at only $20/day, it was a no brainer. Especially when you consider that Porter airport charges a whopping $38/day!

Cheers

Piero

Frequent Flyer

is there any snow on the ground yet, and are the lakes, rivers frozen yet

July 26th, 2011: Very friendly and helpful people. No tie down. Car gaz available between 13h and 14h30. General store. No motel. No restaurant.

This Airport has gone under major changes in the last three years since the new owners took over.Its very well groomed and has a paved strip plus a grass strip.Lets not forget the water for the floatplanes.Always something to see and they also added Fly Boys outdoor grill the food is exceptional.They also put in new washroom facilities with showers for anyone wishing to camp onsite.Its close to Casino Rama.The new owners are continually improving and are very gracious hosts and would welcome all visitors.

Nice grass airstrip West of Toronto - relatively easy to find, clean approaches, well maintained. Look out for the unmarked power line parallel to the road when approaching from the East. A bunch of ultralights and homebuilts hidden in the hangars, and walls of soft, high corn surrounding the landing strip - in case you'd feel like rolling out. ;-)

Online petition to protect this historical site. http://www.petitiononlinecanada.com/petition/longterm-reprieve-and-protection-of-historical-site-at-65-carl-hall-road/355

Reply to @ptomblin: For more information about this and how you can help, please visit: http://www.casmuseum.org/e-news.php

Reply to @prattsoplenty: I'm very sad about this. I went to the museum last year, and was amazed to find it was in the same building where I'd been in the Air Cadets in the mid 1970s (188 Squadron). It's a great little museum - obviously underfunded, but a real labour of love.

Toronto -- September 24, 2011 -- Toronto's Canadian Air & Space Museum has received notice from its landlord Parc Downsview Park that the Park will be locking the doors today and closing the Museum to regular business.

The Park, a branch of the federal government, has control over the Museum's access after changing the locks following Tuesday's original eviction notice. This threatens to bring a sudden and disappointing close to the Canadian Air & Space Museum's 13-year operation of providing the public an opportunity to experience Canadian history.

continued here: http://casmuseum.org/news_rel_sept24.php

This used to be a great little strip called Land-o-lakes or something like that and was very friendly.

I understand that has all changed which is really too bad since there are very few other options in the area.