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re: Rwy 16/34 is now closed
Reply to @douglasr: I've updated the pilot info - thanks. Very sad news for the city of Edmonton.
Rwy 16/34 is now closed
On August 3, 2010 the city barricaded the runway and had a NOTAM issued. More details in this article from the Edmonton Journal: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/Edmonton+City+Centre+Airport+closes+runway/3354012/story.html
Good place to visit
I flew in to PEI for four nights. As advertised, parking was free, with cables to tie down. The school is open 8-8, but they can provide a code to give you after-hours airside access. Fuel was not self-serve, and the instructors are often up flying with students, so fill up when you land if there's someone there -- it's not really an FBO (though the staff are friendly), but just a flying school that sells gas and gives away free parking. There was no multiweight oil available (just mineral oil -- apparently, that's all the school uses in its planes).
For Americans, note that this is a Mandatory Frequency (MF) airport, something that doesn't exist in the US. There's an FSS rather than a tower on the field, but you're still required to talk to it (though it doesn't issue clearances like a tower would).
re: Airlines
The Wikipedia article and FlightAware both say that Houlton currently has no scheduled airline service. I passed directly over Houlton on my flight from Ottawa to Charlottetown on Tuesday, and back again this morning, and didn't hear any airline flights inbound or outbound on Boston Centre's frequency.
It's a beautiful part of the US, by the way, especially with Mt. Katahdin a bit to the west.
re: restaurnts
There's a Druxy's Deli in the old (white, wooden) airport terminal.
RAA Oshawa Barnyard Fly-In
Annual RAA Oshawa District Barnyard Fly-In - 2010-09-12
Orono, ON - Friendly gathering of pilots and enthusiasts and all types of aircraft including amateur built, certified and ultralights. Breakfast and lunch served from 9:00-15:00. Overnight camping is available but no facilities. Win a ride in a Classic Aircraft. Call 416-436-3361 for last minute details. Come out and enjoy the best grass roots event in Ontario!
Visit our website at http://raa-oshawa.dmt.net/index.php/Annual_Hawkefield_Fly-in (note: website does not appear to be working at this time)
Hawkefield co-ordinates N44 00,W78 39. Private field. 3300 foot grass strip. 620 ASL. 18/36 runway heading. 3 miles due south of Mosport Raceway. Traffic advisory on 122.775. NORDO use standard arrival procedures. Circuit height is 1600 ft ASL. Keep all circuits to the West, avoiding residential areas. Runway 18 threshold is displaced 300 feet to avoid parked aircraft. Keep safety as first priority and comply with Transport Canada regulations.
restaurnts
I'm told there's no place to eat at the airport? Do you have to take the ferry to get a bite to eat.
re: Long Meadow Airstrip For Sale
Reply to @Ratherfly:
New Pricing on the home. $499,000 takes the home/hangar/airstrip. Please visit http://tinyurl.com/ownyourdream and look through the many photos and pages. Or a quick synopsis: http://longmeadow.vflyer.com/home/flyer/home/3291623
Phone number is wrong
The phone number listed for this in many places is out-of-date.
re: Airlines
yup
Seaplane base and airport
Good seaplane base and adjacent gravel airport, wide and smooth and well maintained. Dash-8s land here to transport hunters. Avgas and Jet-A pumps available at the dock and at the strip. Fuel price is reasonable since it can be delivered by road (this is about as far as the road goes!). The dock has room for five or six seaplanes. Buzz the adjacent outfitter buildings so that they know you're arriving (the buildings are about a mile away).
New Miami International Airport (MIA)
I use MIA weekly and I can only say the airport seems to be changing by the day!!! New beautiful architecture, great shopping stores and restaurants, the futuristic SkyTrain and MIA Mover connector to the Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) on Le Jeune, the spectacular new Rental Car Center, improved service and lots of smiles (I read that all 35,000 MIA employees are being trained in customer service), construction being completed on time - and very close to budget... if you don't use MIA often, take a look at the changes in its website - what a refreshing change! When it comes to MIA - for once - I'm proud to be a Miamian!
Fernando Litardo
Miami Beach
Air service
Red deer has air service Northwestern air and Swanberg air offer flights as well as a few others that arent listed on the Red deer airport homepage.
courtesy car
Rocky is a great little airport,not busy,courtesy car and very scenic to the west!
re: An employee named Lugga
Thank you very much, you're very kind. I just wanted to say hi to him & ask about Cody & Josephine. Thanks again, Billy B in Texas.
Hospitality
Fields at Galoshkosh 2010 were pretty wet last Sat Jul 24 so forced to stay at Stevens Point. Airport staff and management were wonderful. Fuel was reasonably priced and every effort was made to accomodate the numerous semi-stranded EAA 2010 visitors. Great place to stop!
Awesome Field
Great for gliding :-)
FBO information
177 BRACKLEY PT RD, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 6Y9 - (902) 892-7983
Information by phone, 2010-07-28: Parking is free. AvGas is available from 8 am to 5 pm local time (otherwise, there's a callout charge): there's a chance that everyone will be up flying with students, so it might be necessary to wait for service. Park at the tie-down cable, using the painted lines to find the spots.
Airport
BA Blackwell owned and operated
First Flight in a Piper Dakota
My first flight in the Piper Dakota N2190H was 9/11/92 at Berz McComb with CFII 1936055 L C Jell (sp). Ferried the plane to California in 1992. I bought the plane in 2000 and have flown it in California ever since.
Fuel callout fee on weekends
Fuel is sold on field by Central Air. Sadly, there is a $50 callout fee on weekends now. And someone may not always be around during the week either. So make sure you have enough fuel to get home or make plans to fuel elsewhere.
Love your house
I will one day have an official FAA code for my private landing pad. :-)
Chicago Meigs Airport
I can't believe the airport is closed. It was my default airfield for Microsoft's Flight Simulator and I have landed there hundreds of times and flown to and from O'Hare airport as many times. It's a shame!
FIRST AIRPORT
I learned to fly here, PPL, INSTRUMENT, COMMERCIAL ASEL
arrivals
i think ken jones airport should be made for small flights to land there, from montego bay and jamaica, it would create new jobs for portland people and also it will be easier for relatives coming home now and then on holiday to portland. It would also boost the tourist side of pretty Portland
Does anyone own or manage Dog Creek Airport?
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.
Maryland Air (FBO)
Maryland Air is the FBO in the terminal building just NW of the approach end of Rwy 22. Visited 7/12-15/2010 in a C-182. They proved very helpful, friendly and courteous in providing rental car, a/c parking and directions. I'd use them again.
Friendly and helpful
Great gas prices and cheap tie down for a stay on the beautiful shore of Lake Huron. Airport is firendly and helpful,
self-serve fuel coming soon I hear.
re: late night flights
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.
late night flights
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.
re: Not all grass - lots of gravel
Reply to @Tony: thanks for the comment we have added gates at the entrance to stop the traffic from entering the run way area
re: An employee named Lugga
Hi! I know this was written a long time ago, so you might already know this: I know Lugga, his name is Darryl Nasogaluak and you can find his number if you google Tuktoyaktuk White Pages. Hope this helps!
Signage for new helicopter
Any need for signage pertaining to the newly stationed helicopter ?
If so contact, Jeff Stewart at Howard Industries in Erie. We'll be glad to help.
Ph. 814-833-3856 email : jeffreys@howardindustries.com
Black Donald Lake Seaplane Base
You will receive superb, friendly service from Shawn and Valerie Popkie and their family. Shawn flies a beautiful C185 on straight floats. The base is located on the north shore and is sheltered by islands from the main part of the lake. The resort is maintained in pristine condition with many gardens by Valerie. I have been refueling my seaplane at this base for several years and I highly recommend it to you. Len Bryan C-FCZF
Prior permission required
From the FAA record (no local phone number):
Owner: THOUSAND ISLANDS AIRPORT LLC
84 PEACHTREE ST SUITE 901
ATLANTA, GA 30303
Phone 404-659-1440
Manager: MBM HELICOPTERS
PO BOX 776
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
Phone 315-482-3800
progress
im very interested to know how the development of my local aerodrome is going!
Vacation
Great place to fly into and camp on the river. Contact Kayak Bob at 949-433-9184 for the lay of the land and a pick up from the airport.
Valleyfield airport is situated south of the city, between B
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Westjet inaugural flight
Departed from El Catey airport June 2010 headed for Toronto then on to Calgary. Fantastic airport and what a relief from using Puerto Plata and then driving so far. Just wait for the new road to be completed and time to Las Terrenas will be even shorter again. Samana will no longer be the worlds best hidden secret. Visit me at my restaurant in Las Terrenas by sending me an email gordon@insuranceportal.ca. Paradise in paradise.
Fuel stop
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
re: Closed
Reply to @david: no problem, any question on dominican republic i'll be glad to help.
re: VOR Moved
Reply to @dominicanpilot: Thanks. Do you happen to know the new latitude/longitude of the VOR?
re: This is not an airport.
Reply to @dominicanpilot: Thanks for the update. The 2008 ICAO Location Indicators doc lists an MDBL as the identifier "Boca Chica/Batey Luisa". Is there a chance that there used to be an airport (or perhaps a heliport) somewhere in this area?
re: Closed
Reply to @dominicanpilot: thanks for the update -- I've marked the airport as closed.
Restaurant?
Does anyone know if this airport has a cafe or restaurant on site?
GREAT FUEL PRICES!!!!!!!!
Modern terminal with all the amenities, full service, quick turn, no landing or ramp fees, wifi, outdoor gazebo, front porch swing, showers, weather terminal, weight room, sleep room! Cheapest fuel around!!!! Great friendly staff. Makes hotel reservations and car rentals available upon request. Courtesy vehicles available for quick trips to town. Best Ribs I've had available at Rib Shack. Hotels, restaurants within 3 miles. This place is an oasis!!!
looking for John Howroyd
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
Super gracious hosts
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.
Sharpening!
If you've let yourself get sloppy and cocky then Lynden will fix that! Great little airport but it does require that you make a stable approach at the proper airspeed. I take students in there about once a week if I see them getting too used to the 6700 feet at Bellingham.
re: Rwy 16/34 is now closed
🔗 Sun, 08 Aug 2010
— @douglasr at Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport, Canada
Since the mainstream newspapers are prone to removing links to articles, here's a similar article on aviation.ca -- http://www.aviation.ca/content/view/9011/117/