OurAirports: Comments on airports in Ontario, Canada

[CYYZ] "re: Supply / demand" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:48:20 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Canada:

I flew a Cessna 150 in and out of YYZ many years ago when flying ops were moved from the BFC to YZ's north end due muddy runways in the spring.

[CYYZ] "re: Supply / demand" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:48:09 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Canada:

I flew a Cessna 150 in and out of YYZ many years ago when flying ops were moved from the BFC to YZ's north end due muddy runways in the spring.

[CA-0011] "re: Some Information..." by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:39:43 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on King City Airport, Canada:

Reply to @bcrosby:

I used to fly into King City in the winter with a friend who owned a J-3 Cub on skis. Great fun.

[CNC4] "re: Cute little airport" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:28:00 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Guelph Airport, Canada:

Reply to @bcrosby:

Oh it's not that narrow. A DH 125 landed and took off from there many moons ago. There's been; a MU 2, a Piaggio, Twin Otters, Queen Airs, a Lockheed 10A belonging to Air Canada, T 28 Trojans and Harvards to name a few have been into Guelph. Friendly staff and a nice restaurant with good food. The Tiger Boys also have an active museum on site.

[CNQ3] "re: Ultralight friendly and safe" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:18:25 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Welland Niagara Central Airport, Canada:

Reply to @Paraman:

I'm flying PPG out of there quite a bit too now. Great airport. Give me a shout if you want to fly. I live local and can be there with short notice. jlea1@cogeco.ca

[CYOW] "Free Wifi!" by david

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:04:55 -0400

Comment by @david on Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Canada:

YOW now offers free WiFi to everyone in their departure areas. With short security lines and free WiFi, the airport really beats the crap out of bigger ones like YOW and YUL. Customs lines can be long in rush hour, but are pretty good the rest of the time.

[CA-0270] "Orangeville Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:45:16 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Orangeville Airport, Canada:

I got my PPL license there in 1971 with Townsend Air Service. It was also a Lake Amphibian distributor. Not sure what year it closed. Elton Townsend moved the operation to Muskoka Airport.

[CA-0307] "re: Hawke Field" by david

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:56:42 -0500

Comment by @david on Hawke Field, Canada:

Reply to @prattsoplenty: Thanks - I've changed the status of the airport to show that it's operational, and added a "private" tag.

[CA-0307] "re: Hawke Field" by prattsoplenty

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:09:15 -0500

Comment by @prattsoplenty on Hawke Field, Canada:

Reply to @david: I think it is just closed to the public. The owner has a very nice collection of airplanes including a couple of Harvards, a Waco bi-plane and others that he keeps there.

[CA-0307] "re: Hawke Field" by david

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:25:48 -0500

Comment by @david on Hawke Field, Canada:

Reply to @prattsoplenty: Is this no longer in use, or is it just closed to the public?

[CNV8] "New Runway" by FlyingFrank

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:06:55 -0500

Comment by @FlyingFrank on Edenvale Aerodrome, Canada:

Summer of 2009 saw a new paved 4,000 ft runway added (13/31). Lights coming soon.

December of 2009 the restaurant was expanded. Great food.

[CPM5] "runway" by Lisa

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:38:54 -0500

Comment by @Lisa on Volk Airport, Canada:

we have re- done 27 and 09 so it is now all open

[CNF8] "Dwight Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:00:31 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Dwight Airport, Canada:

I had visited this airport on foot back in 2007. It says on the map that it's closed, but it's really a private grass/dirt airstrip. I wasn't able to get in touch with the owner at the time.

[CNN8] "no winter maintenance" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:58:01 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Gananoque Airport, Canada:

shows o winter maintenance. Lookig to see if it is open at all in the winter. Will check cfs or notams.

[CYFD] "re: federal $ coming" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:28:02 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Brantford Municipal Airport, Canada:

It is a commercial hanger that is going in on the South-East side of the airport, beside Gilbert's

[CYOO] "LiveATC.net Feed" by bcrosby

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:31:42 -0500

Comment by @bcrosby on Oshawa Airport, Canada:

A ATC feed for this airport (Oshawa Tower) is now available for streaming at liveatc.net.

[CA-0426] "re: Neato!" by david

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:44:44 -0500

Comment by @david on Herb's Service Centre, Canada:

Reply to @bcrosby: I haven't tried Herb's yet (not sure about permissions and runway length), but it seems that there are now two easy fast-food stops in the area -- this service centre, with its own runway, and Les Cèdres Airport (CSS3 -- "Cedars" to anglophone pilots) a bit to the south, which has a truck stop right across the highway from the airport last I was there.

[CA-0426] "Neato!" by bcrosby

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:36:34 -0500

Comment by @bcrosby on Herb's Service Centre, Canada:

Wow.. that's pretty cool. Handy if your airplane uses mogas ;)

[CA-0426] "Private airstrip" by david

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:27:50 -0500

Comment by @david on Herb's Service Centre, Canada:

This is a private, paved airstrip attached to a service centre (rest stop) near Vankleek Hill, Ontario, at the junction of highways 417 and 34. I found out about it reading comments on the web, and verified its location (and some parked planes) using Google satellite view.

[CYZD] "Demolition of war-time hangars" by bcrosby

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:15:53 -0500

Comment by @bcrosby on Downsview Airport, Canada:

This site has been designated a Heritage site back in the 90's however, the DND still wants to demolish the hangars and other structures on the airport. More at the Globe and Mail:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/heritage-advocates-seek-new-mission-for-historic-second-world-war-hangars

[CDU9] "please be advised" by cam

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:05:47 -0500

Comment by @cam on Dunnville Airport, Canada:

Dunnville is an ultralight friendly airport. There is an active jump school here also so don't overfly the field. See the canada flight supplement for info re : traffic patterns

[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.

[CKN6] "re: Gods Country" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:28 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Armstrong/Waweig Lake Seaplane Base, Canada:

I also have a cabin on the lake. And if you're a flyer, I think I know who you are.

[CNY3] "Industrial/Office Space and heated Airplane Hanger for Lease" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:41:30 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Collingwood Airport, Canada:

For more information contact Greg Syrota (Sales Representative) Coldwell Banker Trinity Realty Inc. 705-444-1420 x 245 or call my cell phone at 705-446-8082

[CYRP] "Self-serve fuel" by chope

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:27:33 -0400

Comment by @chope on Ottawa Carp Airport, Canada:

Self-serve fuel systems at CYRP, CYSH and now CYCC all work great and pricing is usually comparable.

[CNQ7] "re: Location" by ptomblin

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:27:25 -0400

Comment by @ptomblin on Port Loring Seaplane Base, Canada:

Since there is a plane at the dock in the Google map, I've moved the marker.

[CNQ7] "Location" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:41:51 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Port Loring Seaplane Base, Canada:

SPB is north of the symbol, above the point of land, on the Bay where docks project into the water.

[CYKZ] "Losers" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:28:02 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Buttonville Municipal Airport, Canada:

Only Losers fly small planes.Get a Jet.

[CYWA] "Beacon on 516 KHz" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:26:33 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Petawawa Airport, Canada:

Very strong beacon in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. YWA on 516 KHZ.

Happy Trails!

[CA-0409] "Milford Fair Helicopter Ride" by prattsoplenty

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:47:35 -0400

Comment by @prattsoplenty on Milford "Heliport" (PPR), Canada:

My first (and only so far) helicopter ride was from this location.

[CYYU] "About the airport and Kapuskasing" by david

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:09:38 -0400

Comment by @david on Kapuskasing Airport, Canada:

Came here on 2009-09-12 for a Hope Air flight in low IMC, right at minima.

There are three significant buildings at the airport. From left to right, looking from the apron, they are: (1) an older white building, which apparently houses the airport's weather observer, (2) a newer building which is the main terminal, and (3) an older building a bit further to the right, which is the Kapuskasing Flying Club. You can tie down for free on the grass at the Flying Club -- the chains are marked with pylons. Even in bad weather, there are a lot of people hanging around the flying club on the weekend -- they're very friendly, and sometimes monitor the traffic frequency (there's no official FSS or Unicom): on my way in, they gave me a warning about a big flock of geese.

I'd originally planned to stay at the Comfort Inn or Super 8, but they're far out of town on the opposite side from the airport. The Park Inn is on Highway 11 (called Government Rd.) just a three or four blocks south of the town's business district and about 5 km from the airport, next door to a 24-hour Tim Horton's (like the American Dunkin Donuts chain, but far more popular) -- the Park Inn is nothing special, but it's clean and inexpensive ($64/night in September with the AAA/CAA discount). The town's business district is centred around "The Circle", a traffic circle with a park in the middle and nice shops etc. around the outside. The shops continue for a block or so on each of the spoke roads.

Unusually for a small Northern Ontario town, Kapuskasing is nice and walkable, with decent sidewalks -- there's even a coffee shop/bistro called "Back to the Grind" on the north side of The Circle. Beware that things close early, though: after 6:00 pm on a Saturday, even the big supermarket is shut down, and you're pretty-much limited to Tim's or the bars.

[CNT7] "NOTAMS sometimes in effect for Auto Slalom Events" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:56:17 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Picton Airport, Canada:

St. Lawrence Auto Club (of Kingston) will hold autoslaloms on various Sundays during the months of April, May, June, September & October on sections of the air strip. Best to check NOTAMS (as issued by the Prince Edward Flying Club) as the airport is closed completely (except for emergency landings) during these Sundays

[CNA4] "Greenbank Flyin" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:11:06 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Emsdale Airport, Canada:

Please post to appropriate persons

Greenbank Airport is happy to announce a FLYIN / drive in

Sunday Sept 27 2009,

Noon til 4pm

Free burgers and drinks, guest speakers on aviaition related topics.

contact Larry Bonehill

Airport Manager 416 984 6449

manager@greenbankairways.com

[CYTZ] "Airport May Be Renamed" by bcrosby

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:51:58 -0400

Comment by @bcrosby on Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport, Canada:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2009/09/03/airport-bishop.html

[CYFD] "federal $ coming" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:03:02 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Brantford Municipal Airport, Canada:

Just announced - a new row of hangars are getting built.

[CYTZ] "pleasant parking spot" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:00:52 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport, Canada:

Victor's crew is always warm & friendly to fly-in visitors, despite the fuel issue.

[CYTZ] "Island Tunnel" by bcrosby

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:35:38 -0400

Comment by @bcrosby on Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport, Canada:

Porter is trying to build a tunnel to replace some of the ferry service.

http://www.thestar.ca/news/gta/article/685512

[CYKZ] "Plans to close" by david

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:09:55 -0400

Comment by @david on Buttonville Municipal Airport, Canada:

With the lost funding, the Sifton family is fairly certain they'll have to close Buttonville in a few years:

http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/toronto/story.html?id=1914431

(via @bcrosby)

[CNQ4] "Don't miss CHAA" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:12:56 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Tillsonburg Airport, Canada:

Tillsonburg is the home of the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association, which has a fleet of seven Harvards, a Yale and a Tiger Moth. Definitely worth checking out their aircraft and hangers the next time you're in town.

[CYTA] "Professional and Accomodating Staff" by nec.timide

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:14:51 -0400

Comment by @nec.timide on Pembroke Airport, Canada:

What else is there to say. If you have to stay at an airport, this is one of the better ones because of the staff. Friendly, professional, helpful. Made our stay great.

[CYKZ] "re: New Policies at YKZ" by bcrosby

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:48:33 -0400

Comment by @bcrosby on Buttonville Municipal Airport, Canada:

Reply to @david: Yeah.. YKZ's aprons have always been uncontrolled. I don't know the reason why, because the tower has a clear view of the area. Before you could just call up "on the main apron" and you'd get taxi instructions. But now, the controllers want you to specify exactly where you are on the apron. Makes sense, this way they spend less time looking for you.

[CPS9] "Henrys Fish Restaurant" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:03:07 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Parry Sound/Frying Pan Island-Sans Souci Seaplane Base, Canada:

No Fuel, Just the world famous Henrys Fish Restaurant. Great place to stop for a meal. Great food served in a family style and great staff in a beautiful setting. The place in known for the fish! Plus you never know what world famous celebrity you might see while you are there.

[CNC4] "Cute little airport" by bcrosby

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:01:54 -0400

Comment by @bcrosby on Guelph Airport, Canada:

Dont mistake the road that runs parallel to 32 for the runway. *thats* how narrow the runway is here!

[CYKZ] "re: New Policies at YKZ" by david

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:23:08 -0400

Comment by @david on Buttonville Municipal Airport, Canada:

Reply to @bcrosby: Interesting. The main apron at CYOW has been uncontrolled as long as I've been flying, because tower can't see well enough to guarantee that you'll be clear of planes pushing back, baggage trains, etc. A typical clearance is back to the north field from the Esso or Shell is "taxi bravo, apron at your discretion, alfa, tango, hold short runway 22" — the "at your discretion" is controller-ese for "you're on your own taxiing around the parked Airbusses, bubba". I think CYYZ has a dedicated apron controller.

[CNP7] "Prior permission required" by david

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:16:59 -0400

Comment by @david on Iroquois Airport, Canada:

The airport allows camping, and is only a few minutes' walk from restaurants and lodging, but you need permission to land:

J. Ross/Township of South Dundas Tel: 613-657-1646

[CYKZ] "New Policies at YKZ" by bcrosby

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:29:53 -0400

Comment by @bcrosby on Buttonville Municipal Airport, Canada:

These are a little out of date, but thought I would mention it anyways.

1. Taxiing. The main apron (near the terminal) is uncontrolled. It is suggested that you let the ground controller know where you are when calling up, and be specific. Ie, "on the main apron holding short of foxtrot" for example.

2. When you need to talk to London FIC, do so using the RCO and *not* 126.7.

[CKN6] "Gods Country" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:53:41 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Armstrong/Waweig Lake Seaplane Base, Canada:

I love this place>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I own a cabin out on Waweig, greatest place on earth.

[CNS8] "Tie Downs" by nec.timide

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:03:28 -0400

Comment by @nec.timide on Morrisburg Airport, Canada:

There is a cable stapled to the apron running length-wise roughly centred which is presumably for tying air planes down. There are also some concrete blocks with eyelets that can be dragged to tie down the tail.

[CNS8] "Fly-to BBQ" by nec.timide

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:59:35 -0400

Comment by @nec.timide on Morrisburg Airport, Canada:

About 15 minute walk from the airport, across fields, this park has picknick tables and fixed BBQs. There is a beach, change rooms and washroom facilities, but when I was there the washrooms were closed, and the beach was the sole preserve of Canada Geese and seagulls. We were still able to have a nice afternoon BBQ though.