RCR; No win maint. May be soft in spring and when wet.
LIGHTING: N/A
COMM: AUTO 118.525 at Ogdensburg Intl (KOGS) , 123.2 5NM 3300 ASL
PRO: Preferred takeoff Rwy 33. Preferred landing Rwy 15. Ultra-light aeroplane circuit 800’ ASL and below.
CAUTION: A/D intended for ops of balloons, Heli, RPAS, ultra-light aeroplanes with STOL capabilities and landing gear capable of handling rough sfc. Rwy ocsl used for unrelated A/D activities, verify Rwy unobstructed prior to ldg. Maneuvering area and movement area sfc uneven. Unmarked P-lines and poles along road south of runway and east of runway. P-lines approx 50’ from Thld Rwy 33. Close-in obstacles - all quadrants. Elevated roads and bridge N-S of A/D approx 15’ AAE. 70’ trees in close proximity abm entire length of the runway. Trees up to 70’ high approx 160’ from Thld Rwy 15.
RCR; No win maint. May be soft in spring and when wet.
LIGHTING: N/A
COMM: 123.2 4NM 3300 ASL
PRO: Preferred takeoff Rwy 33. Preferred landing Rwy 15. Ultra-light aeroplane circuit 800’ ASL and below.
CAUTION: A/D intended for ops of balloons, Heli, RPAS, ultra-light aeroplanes with STOL capabilities and landing gear capable of handling rough sfc. Rwy ocsl used for unrelated A/D activities, verify Rwy unobstructed prior to ldg. Maneuvering area and movement area sfc uneven. Unmarked P-lines and poles along road south of runway and east of runway. P-lines approx 50’ from Thld Rwy 33. Close-in obstacles - all quadrants. Elevated roads and bridge N-S of A/D approx 15’ AAE. 70’ trees in close proximity abm entire length of the runway. Trees up to 70’ high approx 160’ from Thld Rwy 15.
Does anyone have any info on this airstrip? It seems to be an equestrian facility and wedding venue on google maps but I can't find any info on any airstrip here.
There are no markings, no infrastructure, and no navigation aids. The surface varies between frozen ground, gravel, and ice depending on the season, making every landing highly dependent on pilot experience and real-time conditions. Operations here are typically conducted by highly specialized STOL aircraft such as the Twin Otter, often equipped with skis or tundra tires.
Approaches are entirely visual. Pilots rely on GPS coordinates, prior briefing data, and environmental awareness rather than any formal aviation system. Weather conditions are unpredictable and unforgiving—low visibility, extreme cold, and shifting ice can rapidly turn a routine landing into a high-risk operation.
Despite its simplicity, Ward Hunt plays a crucial role. It is one of the northernmost accessible points by aircraft and serves as a staging area for expeditions to the North Pole, as well as a support base for climate and ice research on the nearby Ward Hunt Ice Shelf.
There is no room for error here. No ATC, no rescue infrastructure, and no second chances. Every operation must be carefully planned and executed with precision.
Overall assessment:
Ward Hunt Island Airstrip is a raw, uncompromising example of true bush and polar aviation—reserved only for experienced crews operating at the edge of the possible.
Unprepared tundra landing area with uneven surface and variable bearing strength. STOL operations only; subject to katabatic winds, turbulence, and surrounding terrain hazards. Low-level reconnaissance pass required prior to landing.
Located on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Fort Conger Airstrip is an unregistered, non-certified landing site occasionally used for scientific expeditions in the Arctic environment.
Natural tundra/gravel surface, no infrastructure or services.
Runway orientation 09/27 (086°/266°). Elevation 10 ft.
VFR operations only in extreme conditions, with no ATC support.
Using Google measuring tools, the two shorter runways listed here (and Wikipedia) are wrong. The first one should be 1584m instead of 1715, and the second one should be 734m instead of 1149.
IS the measuring tool on Google Maps wrong or both Wikipedia and this page are wrong?
Reply to @david: It is 2192 ft long. Trees and marked hydro lines at the West end but open to the East. Plenty long enough for a Cessna 172, etc…It is CWS3, a public airport and now in the CFS.
This aerodrome was marked on National Topographic System maps dated 1960 and 1971. From Google Earth, a two-bay hangar seems to have remained standing along County Rd 30 until c.2020.
One of several Ottawa-area airports modelled for MS Flight Simulator 2004 by Roger Wensley. Visible in GeoOttawa's 1976 imagery, clearly extended further west by 1991 and graveled or paved. Extended even further west and shortened at the east end when houses were built on the east end of the runway in the late 1990s.
One of several Ottawa-area airports modelled for MS Flight Simulator 2004 by Roger Wensley. Visible in GeoOttawa's 1976 imagery, clearly extended further west by 1991 and graveled or paved. Extended even further west and shortened at the east end when houses were built on the east end of the runway in the late 1990s.
It's not listed in the CFS any more, but it's definitely still in use. Several posts in Ottawa-area aviation Facebook groups show the runways being cleared in 2022 and hosting a fly-in in 2024.
You can park at Porter FBO for 5 hours, if staying longer I recommend Stalport. Either case, you need to book at least a few hours ahead of time.
Walk to downtown Toronto in like 5 mins. Bike rentals just outside of the tunnel and Uber anywhere too. Or grab a water taxi to the islands.
Landing fee is about $35, fuel is always cheaper here than most smaller airports. Porter parking for 5 hours is $50, Stalport is a bit more, but longer timelines.
Make sure you read the CFS carefully for this airport, there are specific arrival procedures for VFR
I go here regularly. If you call the Kingston Flying Club ahead of time you might be able to book a courtesy car, which is AWESOME.
The views flying through here are amazing, and downtown Kingston a short Uber ride away (if you don't get a car) is super nice, lots of shops, vibrant water-front.
Reply to @Peacewind152: I ran over that divot last weekend! Quickly pulled up to keep the prop off the ground. Can't believe a year later and it hasn't been fixed yet.
Uber serves this airport, it's a short ride to the Carp Farmers Market on Saturday mornings (one of the largest farmers markets around)
Village of Carp also has a couple of nice coffee shops, a micro-brew restaurant, amazing ice-cream shop.
March Golf Course is across the street of the rwy 28 threashold (it's a long walk, but Uber would be a short ride, could potentially call the golf course for a ride too)
The Canada Flight Supplement current to 17 April 2025 lists Morrisburg as an open airport, code CNS8. I'm not sure why it was marked closed; maybe someone was confused as the airport only operates 16 May to 15 Oct and has Xs placed on the runway for the winter.
As of January 1st, 2025, the airport is permanently closed. Nothing says honoring history like paving over the past. May the new owners fail miserably and never need to travel anywhere by air.
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🔗 Sun, 06 Sep 2026
— @MarkR at Cedar Hill Aerodrome, Canada
This my personal home airstrip. I fly my homebuilt Bearhawk 4 out of it.
Grass
24/06 1400' with power lines 200' from the east end.
19/01 800' slight uphill 19, downhill 01
Prior Permission Required
🔗 Sun, 30 Aug 2026
— @uwecavok at Spencerville STOLport (Private Aerodrome), Canada
AERODROME NAME: Spencerville STOLport
REF: N44 51 28, W75 31 56
1.1 SW 13°W (2025) UTC-5(4) Elev 295’
A5000
OPR: Uwe Goehl Reg PPR
PF: C-2, D-3,4,5,6
FLT PLN: London 1 866 WX BRIEF
SERVICES: N/A
RWY DATA: Rwy 15/33 750x50 GRASS
RCR; No win maint. May be soft in spring and when wet.
LIGHTING: N/A
COMM: AUTO 118.525 at Ogdensburg Intl (KOGS) , 123.2 5NM 3300 ASL
PRO: Preferred takeoff Rwy 33. Preferred landing Rwy 15. Ultra-light aeroplane circuit 800’ ASL and below.
CAUTION: A/D intended for ops of balloons, Heli, RPAS, ultra-light aeroplanes with STOL capabilities and landing gear capable of handling rough sfc. Rwy ocsl used for unrelated A/D activities, verify Rwy unobstructed prior to ldg. Maneuvering area and movement area sfc uneven. Unmarked P-lines and poles along road south of runway and east of runway. P-lines approx 50’ from Thld Rwy 33. Close-in obstacles - all quadrants. Elevated roads and bridge N-S of A/D approx 15’ AAE. 70’ trees in close proximity abm entire length of the runway. Trees up to 70’ high approx 160’ from Thld Rwy 15.
Prior Permission Required
🔗 Sun, 30 Aug 2026
— @uwecavok at Spencerville STOLport (Private Aerodrome), Canada
AERODROME NAME: Spencerville STOLport
REF: N44 51 28, W75 31 56
1.1 SW 13°W (2025) UTC-5(4) Elev 295’
A5000
OPR: Uwe Goehl Reg PPR
PF: C-2, D-3,4,5,6
FLT PLN: London 1 866 WX BRIEF
SERVICES: N/A
RWY DATA: Rwy 15/33 750x50 GRASS
RCR; No win maint. May be soft in spring and when wet.
LIGHTING: N/A
COMM: 123.2 4NM 3300 ASL
PRO: Preferred takeoff Rwy 33. Preferred landing Rwy 15. Ultra-light aeroplane circuit 800’ ASL and below.
CAUTION: A/D intended for ops of balloons, Heli, RPAS, ultra-light aeroplanes with STOL capabilities and landing gear capable of handling rough sfc. Rwy ocsl used for unrelated A/D activities, verify Rwy unobstructed prior to ldg. Maneuvering area and movement area sfc uneven. Unmarked P-lines and poles along road south of runway and east of runway. P-lines approx 50’ from Thld Rwy 33. Close-in obstacles - all quadrants. Elevated roads and bridge N-S of A/D approx 15’ AAE. 70’ trees in close proximity abm entire length of the runway. Trees up to 70’ high approx 160’ from Thld Rwy 15.
Brown Bear Airstrip
🔗 Tue, 25 Aug 2026
— @Pugliapilot at Brown Bear Airstrip, Canada
runway closed and abandoned.
Any Info?
🔗 Mon, 17 Aug 2026
— @Heartfrog_MSFS at Foxden Farms, Canada
Does anyone have any info on this airstrip? It seems to be an equestrian facility and wedding venue on google maps but I can't find any info on any airstrip here.
re: Closed for years
🔗 Thu, 02 Jul 2026
— @Buzz777 at Campbellford Airport, Canada
Hey names Ryan looking to know if I could land here at the old strip I got a rans s12 do u know the person who live ing there now
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🔗 Thu, 23 Apr 2026
— @Jhinno at St-Frédéric Airport, Canada
Runway 23 up 2.0%
Limited winter maintenance
Ward Hunt Island aorstrip
🔗 Mon, 06 Apr 2026
— @Pugliapilot at Ward Hunt Island Airport, Canada
There are no markings, no infrastructure, and no navigation aids. The surface varies between frozen ground, gravel, and ice depending on the season, making every landing highly dependent on pilot experience and real-time conditions. Operations here are typically conducted by highly specialized STOL aircraft such as the Twin Otter, often equipped with skis or tundra tires.
Approaches are entirely visual. Pilots rely on GPS coordinates, prior briefing data, and environmental awareness rather than any formal aviation system. Weather conditions are unpredictable and unforgiving—low visibility, extreme cold, and shifting ice can rapidly turn a routine landing into a high-risk operation.
Despite its simplicity, Ward Hunt plays a crucial role. It is one of the northernmost accessible points by aircraft and serves as a staging area for expeditions to the North Pole, as well as a support base for climate and ice research on the nearby Ward Hunt Ice Shelf.
There is no room for error here. No ATC, no rescue infrastructure, and no second chances. Every operation must be carefully planned and executed with precision.
Overall assessment:
Ward Hunt Island Airstrip is a raw, uncompromising example of true bush and polar aviation—reserved only for experienced crews operating at the edge of the possible.
CLOSED
🔗 Thu, 02 Apr 2026
— @JesseFlyz at London Soaring Society, Canada
It looks like the field is closed. The London Soaring Society has moved to Lucan, Ontario.
McGill Artic Station
🔗 Mon, 30 Mar 2026
— @Pugliapilot at McGill Arctic Research Station (MARS), Canada
Unprepared tundra landing area with uneven surface and variable bearing strength. STOL operations only; subject to katabatic winds, turbulence, and surrounding terrain hazards. Low-level reconnaissance pass required prior to landing.
Lac Hazen Airstrip
🔗 Sun, 29 Mar 2026
— @Pugliapilot at Lake Hazen Airstrip, Canada
Located on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Lac Hazen Airstrip serves a remote Arctic research area near Lake Hazen.
Unregistered and non-certified landing site with natural gravel/tundra surface.
No infrastructure, services, or ATC available.
Operations are limited to VFR under extreme Arctic conditions.
STOL aircraft recommended.
Fort Conger Airstrip
🔗 Sun, 29 Mar 2026
— @Pugliapilot at Fort Conger Airstrip, Canada
Located on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Fort Conger Airstrip is an unregistered, non-certified landing site occasionally used for scientific expeditions in the Arctic environment.
Natural tundra/gravel surface, no infrastructure or services.
Runway orientation 09/27 (086°/266°). Elevation 10 ft.
VFR operations only in extreme conditions, with no ATC support.
STOL aircraft with tundra tires recommended.
First comment.
🔗 Sun, 08 Mar 2026
— @I_Am_So_Handsome at Del Bonita / Whetstone International Airport, Canada
Craziest "international" airport I've ever seen. Probably a small part of it is in the US and a part is in Canada.
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🔗 Wed, 04 Feb 2026
— @Christina.Kohagen at Saint-Léonard Airport, Canada
needed
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🔗 Wed, 04 Feb 2026
— @I_Am_So_Handsome at Boundary Bay Airport, Canada
Love the triangular shape.
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🔗 Fri, 16 Jan 2026
— @I_Am_So_Handsome at Alert Airport, Canada
This is the northernmost permanent airport that serves the northernmost permanently inhabited place on Earth.
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🔗 Mon, 12 Jan 2026
— @I_Am_So_Handsome at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Canada
This small airport had a shocking 2.1 million passengers in 2024, despite having two extremely short runways.
Question about the runways
🔗 Fri, 09 Jan 2026
— @I_Am_So_Handsome at Prince George (International) Airport, Canada
@david
Using Google measuring tools, the two shorter runways listed here (and Wikipedia) are wrong. The first one should be 1584m instead of 1715, and the second one should be 734m instead of 1149.
IS the measuring tool on Google Maps wrong or both Wikipedia and this page are wrong?
re: 1975
🔗 Wed, 24 Dec 2025
— @I_Am_So_Handsome at Alert Airport, Canada
Cool. Never been to such Northern places as Alert in Canada.
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🔗 Tue, 23 Dec 2025
— @I_Am_So_Handsome at Vancouver International Airport, Canada
It is the best airport in all of Canada.
Interesting Airport
🔗 Tue, 23 Dec 2025
— @I_Am_So_Handsome at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada
I love that there is a huge wall that has the image of Raptors won against the 76ers.
It is the best airport because of this.
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🔗 Tue, 23 Dec 2025
— @I_Am_So_Handsome at Leaside Aerodrome, Canada
It has been 14 years, and nobody ever left a comment for this big airport since 2011. I am gonna leave one.
Kaskattama River Runway Widened
🔗 Sun, 14 Dec 2025
— @rduvell at Kaskattama River Airstrip, Canada
The Kaskattama River Runway was widened from 30' to 60' in September, 2025.
Awesome 3600’ long grass strip!
🔗 Sun, 10 Aug 2025
— @canfly172 at Bushhawk Creek Airport, Canada
Beautiful and well maintained grass strip. Awesome people! A great place to visit!
re: Can anyone verify?
🔗 Sun, 10 Aug 2025
— @canfly172 at Warren Field, Canada
Reply to @david: It is 2192 ft long. Trees and marked hydro lines at the West end but open to the East. Plenty long enough for a Cessna 172, etc…It is CWS3, a public airport and now in the CFS.
re: Can anyone verify?
🔗 Sun, 10 Aug 2025
— @canfly172 at Warren Field, Canada
Reply to @david: It is 2192 ft long. Trees and marked hydro lines at the West end but open to the East. Plenty long enough for a Cessna 172, etc…
Great grass strip airport!
🔗 Sun, 10 Aug 2025
— @canfly172 at Warren Field, Canada
I attended their annual BBQ on August 9th, 2025.
It is a beautiful 2192ft grass strip! Awesome, friendly people! Trees and powerline (marked with orange balls) at the West end.
The Old Campbellford Airport
🔗 Sat, 26 Apr 2025
— @FlyingTom at Campbellford Airfield, Canada
This aerodrome was marked on National Topographic System maps dated 1960 and 1971. From Google Earth, a two-bay hangar seems to have remained standing along County Rd 30 until c.2020.
Odd Little Airport
🔗 Fri, 18 Apr 2025
— @FlyingTom at Hicks Field, Canada
The runway is 6500 ft long but only 2000 ft near the middle are paved. Local lore says that the owner built it to fly his Learjet from.
Small Private Airstrip
🔗 Fri, 18 Apr 2025
— @FlyingTom at Kenmore Aerodrome, Canada
One of several Ottawa-area airports modelled for MS Flight Simulator 2004 by Roger Wensley. Visible in GeoOttawa's 1976 imagery, clearly extended further west by 1991 and graveled or paved. Extended even further west and shortened at the east end when houses were built on the east end of the runway in the late 1990s.
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🔗 Fri, 18 Apr 2025
— @FlyingTom at Kenmore Aerodrome, Canada
One of several Ottawa-area airports modelled for MS Flight Simulator 2004 by Roger Wensley. Visible in GeoOttawa's 1976 imagery, clearly extended further west by 1991 and graveled or paved. Extended even further west and shortened at the east end when houses were built on the east end of the runway in the late 1990s.
Pontiac Airpark is Back
🔗 Fri, 18 Apr 2025
— @FlyingTom at Pontiac Airpark, Canada
It's not listed in the CFS any more, but it's definitely still in use. Several posts in Ottawa-area aviation Facebook groups show the runways being cleared in 2022 and hosting a fly-in in 2024.
GO HERE
🔗 Tue, 15 Apr 2025
— @SirJer at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Canada
You can park at Porter FBO for 5 hours, if staying longer I recommend Stalport. Either case, you need to book at least a few hours ahead of time.
Walk to downtown Toronto in like 5 mins. Bike rentals just outside of the tunnel and Uber anywhere too. Or grab a water taxi to the islands.
Landing fee is about $35, fuel is always cheaper here than most smaller airports. Porter parking for 5 hours is $50, Stalport is a bit more, but longer timelines.
Make sure you read the CFS carefully for this airport, there are specific arrival procedures for VFR
Such a fun destination
🔗 Tue, 15 Apr 2025
— @SirJer at Kingston Norman Rogers Airport, Canada
I go here regularly. If you call the Kingston Flying Club ahead of time you might be able to book a courtesy car, which is AWESOME.
The views flying through here are amazing, and downtown Kingston a short Uber ride away (if you don't get a car) is super nice, lots of shops, vibrant water-front.
re: DAY USE ONLY
🔗 Tue, 15 Apr 2025
— @SirJer at Orillia-Rama Regional Airport, Canada
Reply to @Peacewind152: I ran over that divot last weekend! Quickly pulled up to keep the prop off the ground. Can't believe a year later and it hasn't been fixed yet.
Nice Airport to visit!
🔗 Tue, 15 Apr 2025
— @SirJer at Ottawa / Carp Airport, Canada
Uber serves this airport, it's a short ride to the Carp Farmers Market on Saturday mornings (one of the largest farmers markets around)
Village of Carp also has a couple of nice coffee shops, a micro-brew restaurant, amazing ice-cream shop.
March Golf Course is across the street of the rwy 28 threashold (it's a long walk, but Uber would be a short ride, could potentially call the golf course for a ride too)
Not closed, just seasonal
🔗 Sat, 05 Apr 2025
— @FlyingTom at Morrisburg Airport, Canada
The Canada Flight Supplement current to 17 April 2025 lists Morrisburg as an open airport, code CNS8. I'm not sure why it was marked closed; maybe someone was confused as the airport only operates 16 May to 15 Oct and has Xs placed on the runway for the winter.
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🔗 Thu, 20 Mar 2025
— @alexc at York Region EMS HQ Helipad, Canada
Helipad was constructed in 2024 after the closure of CYKZ
Not listed in the CFS
🔗 Thu, 20 Mar 2025
— @alexc at Eagle's Nest Golf Club Helipad, Canada
Despite what the golf club's wesite says, this helipad is not registered and listed in the CFS
NOTAM Request
🔗 Tue, 18 Feb 2025
— @smughal at Kuujjuarapik Airport, Canada
Any possibility that the NOTAMs from CFPS can be implemented here?
NOTAM Request
🔗 Tue, 18 Feb 2025
— @smughal at Umiujaq Airport, Canada
Any possibility that the NOTAMs from CFPS can be implemented here?
NOTAM Request
🔗 Tue, 18 Feb 2025
— @smughal at Inukjuak Airport, Canada
Any possibility that the NOTAMs from CFPS can be implemented here?
NOTAM Request
🔗 Tue, 18 Feb 2025
— @smughal at Puvirnituq Airport, Canada
Any possibility that the NOTAMs from CFPS can be implemented here?
NOTAM Request
🔗 Tue, 18 Feb 2025
— @smughal at Akulivik Airport, Canada
Any possibility that the NOTAMs from CFPS can be implemented here?
NOTAM Request
🔗 Tue, 18 Feb 2025
— @smughal at Ivujivik Airport, Canada
Any possibility that the NOTAMs from CFPS can be implemented here?
CLOSED!!!
🔗 Thu, 13 Feb 2025
— @prattsoplenty at Picton Airport, Canada
As of January 1st, 2025, the airport is permanently closed. Nothing says honoring history like paving over the past. May the new owners fail miserably and never need to travel anywhere by air.
NOTAM - J0007/25
Start 2025-01-01 19:51 Zulu
Q) CZYZ/QFAAW/IV/BO/A/000/999/4359N07708W005
A) CXXX B) 25 01 01 1951 C) PERM
E) CNT7 PICTON
AMEND PUBLICATONS: AD PERMANENTLY CLSD
AWOS available by phone
🔗 Tue, 04 Feb 2025
— @david at Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport, Canada
Check the CFS for details (we no longer allow phone numbers in comments, because of all the spam).
Best Online Ground School in Canada
🔗 Mon, 03 Feb 2025
— @Tommy97 at Smithville Aerodrome, Canada
Home of Canadian Flight Trainers www.flighttrainers.ca
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🔗 Thu, 29 Aug 2024
— @Alain_T at Québec / Neuville Airport, Canada
Good alternative to CYQB, less expensive to land and to park.
Nice place for camping or lodging
🔗 Thu, 29 Aug 2024
— @Alain_T at Casey (Camp de Base) Airport, Canada
The runway is in good shape, long and wide enough (5411 x 100). Some facilitys on site, lodging availlable in summer, camping also possible.
It is a PPR, so call in advance.
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