The runway pavement surface is in bad shape, except for a small strip down the middle of 08/26. Use the grass surface beside each runway, which is well maintained (it was no problem for my nose-dragging PA-28).
This airport is only a few miles to the north of the busier Les Cèdres/Cedars (CSS3), and shares a common zone and ATF frequency of 123.5 MHz (also the frequency for Ottawa/Rockcliffe CYRO, so it gets busy).
Like Les Cèdres, it's under Montreal Terminal's class C shelf, so if you're VFR, you need to stay below 2,000 ft MSL unless you're talking to them. It's a flat area with lots of fields and no high towers, so low flight isn't a problem.
The runway looks like a patchwork quilt of different shades of asphalt when you're on approach, but the surface is actually fine.
If you're VFR, note that you need to stay below 2,000 ft MSL unless you talk to Montreal Terminal (and they're often too busy to talk much, though they try to accomodate). The land is flat, there are no high towers in the area, and there are fields for emergency landing in every direction, so it's not really a problem flying around at 1,500 ft until you're out from under the class C shelf.
The mountain (by eastern standards) is just behind the field, and looms large when you're crossing overhead from the south to join the downwind for 08. It's good to warn any passengers that you'll appear to be flying straight towards the trees.
Reply to @gabiLi: Thanks for letting us know! I've gone ahead and made the change.
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"Naujaat Airport, formerly Repulse Bay Airport, (IATA: YUT, ICAO: CYUT) is located at Naujaat, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut."
To the east of here, along the St Lawrence River, you can see the old Highway 2, several sideroads, and even some village street grids and lots under the water. They were submerged with the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959, and flying over them is still an interesting (and creepy) experience.
The Air Cadets Gliding Operations have commenced for the Fall season at Smiths Falls flying Club on weekends.
When Air Cadet Glider Ops are in progress there is no inactive side of the circuit. Gliders and Tow Planes do right hand circuits and use both the main and grass Runway. The Glider “zone” extends up to 3,000 ft on the “inactive” side.
Joining the circuit from inactive side should be avoided, coordinate with Glider Ops on 122.7 if unsure. Joining the circuit straight into downwind is highly recommended.
Avgas and Jet fuel are both offered at YGX, better prices than Thompson or Churchill with 24/7 service. As for the comment above, I purchased the company October 1, 2018 and avgas does not require 24 hour notice, but any notice with an accurate time is always appreciated!
When I was stranded here for 30 hours after a missed connection (see my previous comment), I was about to look for an airport hotel, when I remembered that it's just as fast and easy to get downtown now that the UP Train is running. I remember when downtown was an hour++ and a $75 taxi ride; now its a few bucks and a 25-minute ride on a train that runs every 15 minutes. You'd be insane to stay at the crappy airport hotels these days; you'd probably spend more time waiting for their shuttle than just riding the UP Train to civilisation.
This is a great airport for people living in/near the GTA, but it's an awful one for connections, because when it shuts down for a thunderstorm (etc), it takes hours to recover. I was connecting from Ottawa to Copenhagen, sat for a 3-hour ground hold in Ottawa, missed my connection in Toronto, stood in line for 2 hours waiting for the chronically-understaffed (and ironically-named) Air Canada courtesy counter, and had to fight hard to avoid being moved to a flight 48 hours later. When things go wrong at YYZ, they go wrong badly, and it takes the airport a long time to recover.
I flew myself to CYRQ on Father's Day. It's still a nice, friendly airport. The staff don't mind you parking (for free) even if you're not buying fuel. The restaurant had a great Sunday brunch and a big crowd.
I visited again earlier this month, after nearly 10 years. There's a drinking water spout that's shut down, and a picnic table courtesy of the Cornwall Flying Club. It's still one of my favourite little airports to visit (so quiet). I put some photos here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0MUsUKAbWL/
I'm glad to see that CNZ8 Grimsby has a new lease on life!
Since the new owners have taken over, there are many improvements and more to come!
The airport is clean and functional. The new airport manager, Gary, is delightful and accommodating.New tenants are rushing in with the knowledge that this is going to be the new area airport, after Stoney Creek CPF6 deciding to go the Storage Facility direction.
I really enjoyed flying into Grimsby Air Park today. I called up on the telephone prior to arriving no answer, left no voice mail however a kind gentlemen called me back. Told him my intentions and he was more than accommodating. Nobody was around but the place was neat and orderly. I was able to use the washroom and I felt the runway was in good shape considering I'm sure it gets very little funding if any. As Ontario Municipalities who have airports squeeze the life out of GA, it's a treat to land at an airport like Grimsby. Bravo.
The process for clearing customs and proceeding to a domestic flight was fantastic. Our US flight was delayed 45 min making the connection really tight and staff were at the customs area waiting to assist us. It was straight forward and quick - far better than connecting through YYZ.
For those wishing to use the aerodrome, please contact for permission: Sean Marshal 613-548-3300 or seanmarshall@ygkventures.ca . Use 123.20 for frequency. Elevation is approx 600ft ASL at west end, and higher at east end. Runway slopes significantly upward to the east. Road crosses runway so perform low pass to ensure no traffic/wildlife on runway. Location is 44.755091, -76.927413 . 08/26 . Mechanical turbulence may be experienced on approach to 08. Length 2000ft X 21ft asphalt. Cottage and hangar rental may be available. Use at own risk and only with prior permission.
The airport has always had slways had active flyers since the 50s. Application is being made to get it back in the data base for safety reasons and to promote it. Soon to be in CFS.
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Second World War hangar
🔗 Mon, 21 Oct 2019
— @david at Pendleton Airport, Canada
Photos of the British Commonwealth Air Training Programme hangar (and some WWII graffiti) here:
https://twitter.com/david_megginson/status/1186388312224944130
Use the grass runways
🔗 Mon, 21 Oct 2019
— @david at Pendleton Airport, Canada
The runway pavement surface is in bad shape, except for a small strip down the middle of 08/26. Use the grass surface beside each runway, which is well maintained (it was no problem for my nose-dragging PA-28).
Shared zone and frequency with Les Cèdres
🔗 Tue, 08 Oct 2019
— @david at Montreal / St-Lazare Airport, Canada
This airport is only a few miles to the north of the busier Les Cèdres/Cedars (CSS3), and shares a common zone and ATF frequency of 123.5 MHz (also the frequency for Ottawa/Rockcliffe CYRO, so it gets busy).
Like Les Cèdres, it's under Montreal Terminal's class C shelf, so if you're VFR, you need to stay below 2,000 ft MSL unless you're talking to them. It's a flat area with lots of fields and no high towers, so low flight isn't a problem.
The runway's not as bad as it looks
🔗 Tue, 08 Oct 2019
— @david at Montreal / Les Cèdres Airport, Canada
The runway looks like a patchwork quilt of different shades of asphalt when you're on approach, but the surface is actually fine.
If you're VFR, note that you need to stay below 2,000 ft MSL unless you talk to Montreal Terminal (and they're often too busy to talk much, though they try to accomodate). The land is flat, there are no high towers in the area, and there are fields for emergency landing in every direction, so it's not really a problem flying around at 1,500 ft until you're out from under the class C shelf.
Maintained
🔗 Sun, 06 Oct 2019
— @RC at Saulteaux Airport, Canada
Use at your own risk. Grass is mowed.
Mountain (sort-of)
🔗 Fri, 04 Oct 2019
— @david at Mont Laurier Airport, Canada
The mountain (by eastern standards) is just behind the field, and looms large when you're crossing overhead from the south to join the downwind for 08. It's good to warn any passengers that you'll appear to be flying straight towards the trees.
Prior permission required
🔗 Wed, 02 Oct 2019
— @david at St. Andre-Avellin Aerodrome, Canada
Corporation Aérodrome St-André-Avellin 819-983-8454
re: (no subject)
🔗 Tue, 01 Oct 2019
— @david at Naujaat Airport, Canada
Reply to @gabiLi: Thanks for letting us know! I've gone ahead and made the change.
In the future, if you notice airport info that needs updating, you're also welcome to make the change yourself, using the edit button at the top right of the map.
(no subject)
🔗 Tue, 01 Oct 2019
— @gabiLi at Naujaat Airport, Canada
It is now named Naujaat Airport:
"Naujaat Airport, formerly Repulse Bay Airport, (IATA: YUT, ICAO: CYUT) is located at Naujaat, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut."
Source: wikipedia
Airline service
🔗 Mon, 30 Sep 2019
— @david at Ottawa / Gatineau Airport, Canada
Gatineau Airport has scheduled service by Air Liason:
http://airliaison.ca/en/
Brant Aero
🔗 Thu, 19 Sep 2019
— @david at Brantford Municipal Airport, Canada
I had a good experience getting an avionics upgrade for my Piper at Brant Aero in 2017:
https://brantaero.com/
AIrcraft Spruce Canada
🔗 Thu, 19 Sep 2019
— @david at Brantford Municipal Airport, Canada
The Canadian location for the popular pilot-supply shop Aircraft Spruce is here:
https://www.aircraftspruce.ca
Flight schools operations?
🔗 Sat, 07 Sep 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Holland Landing Airpark, Canada
Are there any fixed wing flight school or instructors operating out of this airport (namelyfor PPL)?
Hunting Fishing Outfitter
🔗 Fri, 30 Aug 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at L'escapade, Canada
Very nice folks run this place
DC-3 (BT-67 conversion) landing at Rockcliffe
🔗 Tue, 27 Aug 2019
— @david at Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport, Canada
I took this video today: https://youtu.be/nPqeOn62x9M
The lost villages
🔗 Tue, 27 Aug 2019
— @david at Iroquois Airport, Canada
To the east of here, along the St Lawrence River, you can see the old Highway 2, several sideroads, and even some village street grids and lots under the water. They were submerged with the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959, and flying over them is still an interesting (and creepy) experience.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Villages
Procedures: summer glider ops for air cadets
🔗 Mon, 19 Aug 2019
— @david at Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport, Canada
[copied from Facebook]
The Air Cadets Gliding Operations have commenced for the Fall season at Smiths Falls flying Club on weekends.
When Air Cadet Glider Ops are in progress there is no inactive side of the circuit. Gliders and Tow Planes do right hand circuits and use both the main and grass Runway. The Glider “zone” extends up to 3,000 ft on the “inactive” side.
Joining the circuit from inactive side should be avoided, coordinate with Glider Ops on 122.7 if unsure. Joining the circuit straight into downwind is highly recommended.
Phillip Johnson
Smiths Falls Flying Club
Gillam Aviation Fuel
🔗 Thu, 15 Aug 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Gillam Airport, Canada
Avgas and Jet fuel are both offered at YGX, better prices than Thompson or Churchill with 24/7 service. As for the comment above, I purchased the company October 1, 2018 and avgas does not require 24 hour notice, but any notice with an accurate time is always appreciated!
Well maintained Friendly
🔗 Mon, 12 Aug 2019
— @rstan at Thetford Mines Airport, Canada
Spent a few days in the area. No tiedown fee with fuel purchase
2019 - rapidly becoming unlandable
🔗 Sun, 11 Aug 2019
— @Fitchett at Thunder Lake Airport, Canada
Surface is in good shape, trees are colonizing in from the edges. High wing planes may be ok for a while, low wing gliders are marginal.
Long gone
🔗 Sun, 11 Aug 2019
— @Fitchett at Steeper Airport, Canada
What remains of strip has been dug up for gravel pit.
Long gone
🔗 Sun, 11 Aug 2019
— @Fitchett at Coal Valley Airport, Canada
Not even possible to identify where the strip was. The coal mine likely went through here years ago.
Totally unlandable
🔗 Sun, 11 Aug 2019
— @Fitchett at Lodgepole Airport, Canada
Strip is long gone in the trees
Well maintained as of 2019
🔗 Sun, 11 Aug 2019
— @Fitchett at Wolf Lake Airport, Canada
Kept mowed by local flying club.
Much worse than it looks by satellite
🔗 Sun, 11 Aug 2019
— @Fitchett at Brazeau Airport, Canada
Severely overgrown; anywhere that isn't pavement is growing tall trees.
Well maintained
🔗 Sun, 11 Aug 2019
— @Fitchett at Ram Falls Airport, Canada
Kept up by the Red Deer Flying Club.
Don't
🔗 Wed, 07 Aug 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Belleville Airport, Canada
Just don't. They're throwing everyone out. It will probably close.
Noise abuse
🔗 Tue, 06 Aug 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Baldwin Airport, Canada
The constant flying over Sutton must stop, very loud aircraft and it all day long.
I am contacting T/C and lodging a complaint!
NDB 2J 250 kHz Decommissioned?
🔗 Sat, 03 Aug 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Grand Forks Airport, Canada
Last log of 2J Sep18 - not on Skyvector
Stop flying over the homes in Sutton
🔗 Sat, 03 Aug 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Baldwin Airport, Canada
There is one plane that continually flies over the homes in Sutton. Please stop, you are a complete nuisance.
Thumbs up
🔗 Thu, 01 Aug 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Edmonton International Airport, Canada
Really great airport, the expansions and renovations make it sleek and easy to get around.
UP train to downtown is great
🔗 Wed, 31 Jul 2019
— @david at Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Canada
When I was stranded here for 30 hours after a missed connection (see my previous comment), I was about to look for an airport hotel, when I remembered that it's just as fast and easy to get downtown now that the UP Train is running. I remember when downtown was an hour++ and a $75 taxi ride; now its a few bucks and a 25-minute ride on a train that runs every 15 minutes. You'd be insane to stay at the crappy airport hotels these days; you'd probably spend more time waiting for their shuttle than just riding the UP Train to civilisation.
Don't transfer here
🔗 Wed, 31 Jul 2019
— @david at Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Canada
This is a great airport for people living in/near the GTA, but it's an awful one for connections, because when it shuts down for a thunderstorm (etc), it takes hours to recover. I was connecting from Ottawa to Copenhagen, sat for a 3-hour ground hold in Ottawa, missed my connection in Toronto, stood in line for 2 hours waiting for the chronically-understaffed (and ironically-named) Air Canada courtesy counter, and had to fight hard to avoid being moved to a flight 48 hours later. When things go wrong at YYZ, they go wrong badly, and it takes the airport a long time to recover.
Nice brunch
🔗 Wed, 31 Jul 2019
— @david at Trois-Rivières Airport, Canada
I flew myself to CYRQ on Father's Day. It's still a nice, friendly airport. The staff don't mind you parking (for free) even if you're not buying fuel. The restaurant had a great Sunday brunch and a big crowd.
I did manage to generate my first CADORS report on my way home, when I had a full avionics-stack failure in IMC and had to follow lost-comms procedures into Ottawa Terminal airspace: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/cadors-screaq/rd.aspx?cno%3d2019O1489%26dtef%3d%26dtet%3d2019-06-18%26otp%3d-1%26ftop%3d%253e%253d%26ftno%3d0%26ijop%3d%253e%253d%26ijno%3d0%26olc%3d%26prv%3d-1%26rgn%3d-1%26tsbno%3d%26tsbi%3d-1%26arno%3d%26ocatno%3d%26ocatop%3d1%26oevtno%3d%26oevtop%3d1%26evtacoc%3d3%26fltno%3d%26fltr%3d-1%26cars%3d-1%26acat%3d-1%26nar%3d%26aiddl%3d-1%26aidxt%3d%26optdl%3d-1%26optcomt%3d%26optseq%3d%26optxt%3d%26opdlxt%3dResults%2bwill%2bappear%2bin%2bthis%2blist%26mkdl%3d-1%26mkxt%3d%26mdldl%3d-1%26mdlxt%3d%26cmkdl%3dC%26cmkxt%3d%26rt%3dQR%26hypl%3dy%26cnum%3d2019O1489
No drinking water, but very nice
🔗 Wed, 31 Jul 2019
— @david at Morrisburg Airport, Canada
I visited again earlier this month, after nearly 10 years. There's a drinking water spout that's shut down, and a picnic table courtesy of the Cornwall Flying Club. It's still one of my favourite little airports to visit (so quiet). I put some photos here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0MUsUKAbWL/
Tundra ultralight
🔗 Sat, 27 Jul 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Gananoque Airport, Canada
Hello, is there an Tundra ultralight, 2 seats tandem (Laron Aviation Technologies) ?
Thank you,
School 2019
🔗 Fri, 26 Jul 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Canada
I admire this website - its so usefull and helpfull.
The Phoenix from the ashes
🔗 Thu, 25 Jul 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Grimsby Airpark, Canada
I'm glad to see that CNZ8 Grimsby has a new lease on life!
Since the new owners have taken over, there are many improvements and more to come!
The airport is clean and functional. The new airport manager, Gary, is delightful and accommodating.New tenants are rushing in with the knowledge that this is going to be the new area airport, after Stoney Creek CPF6 deciding to go the Storage Facility direction.
133
🔗 Mon, 22 Jul 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Canada
nice
DO NOT LAND HERE
🔗 Sat, 13 Jul 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Woodstock Private Airstrip, Canada
Owner is not a nice person and is very protective of property
Fuel Prices
🔗 Tue, 09 Jul 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Olds-Didsbury Airport, Canada
100LL $1.53/l; JetA $1.26/l; Effective July 10, 2019
flew in today
🔗 Sun, 07 Jul 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Grimsby Airpark, Canada
I really enjoyed flying into Grimsby Air Park today. I called up on the telephone prior to arriving no answer, left no voice mail however a kind gentlemen called me back. Told him my intentions and he was more than accommodating. Nobody was around but the place was neat and orderly. I was able to use the washroom and I felt the runway was in good shape considering I'm sure it gets very little funding if any. As Ontario Municipalities who have airports squeeze the life out of GA, it's a treat to land at an airport like Grimsby. Bravo.
(no subject)
🔗 Fri, 05 Jul 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Red Deer Forestry Airport, Canada
July 2019
Hi beautiful location,
I flew in a fire pit ring and grill. If no one minds it can stay there. This was my first time here. Nice quite.
Harley
Thank you YUL
🔗 Mon, 24 Jun 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Canada
The process for clearing customs and proceeding to a domestic flight was fantastic. Our US flight was delayed 45 min making the connection really tight and staff were at the customs area waiting to assist us. It was straight forward and quick - far better than connecting through YYZ.
Runway numbers
🔗 Thu, 20 Jun 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Victoria International Airport, Canada
Just as an update, cyyj runway 13/31 has been changed to runway 14/32 as of 3 yrs ago
July arrival
🔗 Thu, 20 Jun 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Porters Lake Airport, Canada
Is this landing strip still available
Dahgrin@gmail.com
Not allowing landings
🔗 Tue, 18 Jun 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Belleville Airport, Canada
Just spoke with owner and at present they are not permitting planes to land.
PPR Required - new owners
🔗 Wed, 05 Jun 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Baker's Valley, Canada
For those wishing to use the aerodrome, please contact for permission: Sean Marshal 613-548-3300 or seanmarshall@ygkventures.ca . Use 123.20 for frequency. Elevation is approx 600ft ASL at west end, and higher at east end. Runway slopes significantly upward to the east. Road crosses runway so perform low pass to ensure no traffic/wildlife on runway. Location is 44.755091, -76.927413 . 08/26 . Mechanical turbulence may be experienced on approach to 08. Length 2000ft X 21ft asphalt. Cottage and hangar rental may be available. Use at own risk and only with prior permission.
Espanola West soon to be in CFS
🔗 Sat, 25 May 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Espanola (West) Airport, Canada
The airport has always had slways had active flyers since the 50s. Application is being made to get it back in the data base for safety reasons and to promote it. Soon to be in CFS.
(no subject)
🔗 Fri, 17 May 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Margaree Airport, Canada
The dilapidated hangar (worst) has been removed. Normaway Inn is within walking distance via woods path or call and I'm sure someone will pick you up.
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