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Fuel price in Feb 2012 is $1.60

This runway is now paved.

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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?

On Jan. 23, 2012, the 3:20pm flight to Toronto was cancelled. A passenger was given another flight at the same time on the next day. He was not given transportation from and back to the airport, a hotel room, or meals. I'm very disappointed in Air Canada.

The airpark is far further along than you can tell from the Google Maps satellite view. Here's a recent aerial photo:

http://copa8.blogspot.com/2012/01/pontiac-airpark-aerial-view.html

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.

Sorry about old RWY, it was 13/31

I have over 200 landings with the B737-200 and never had any problems with the RWY.

A precise approach and touchdown point is all you need.

BTW i flew into YGW when there were 2 strips before they condemned 03/21

Thanks, I've added that for now. Do you happen to know if it's a scheduled route or just a charter destination?

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

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!

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

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?

They now have a two story octagon tower nearly finished with great views all around.

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)

We found the food to be a bit bland but serviceable. The staff were pleasant and shared tales of life in the bush. Was surprised to find omelets on the menu.

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\

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

Private aircraft landing in Port Hawkesbury will be charged $500.00 fee from the airport authority. If you have any questions you can email me at tony@empirearchives.com. Things are not always what they seem and these people who run this airport don't care.

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...

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