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Airport closed - full time landfill site
This fill activity, and others undertaken locally by the same operators under similar circumstances, has been -by several nautical miles!- the largest single provocation and instigator of changes to the way TC oversees the construction or expansion of aerodromes in Canada..so I had to go see.
There are a couple of old airplanes onsite along with the remaining threads of a windsock blowing in the wind.
The fuel pumps are still there, but not functional and in terrible disrepair. The pilot lounge no longer exists.
Airport is listed in CFS as ARCAL-X, but assuming it has not worked in years since almost every single runway marker light is smashed and runway looks very unused and unmaintained - other runways (06/24) removed and filled in.
Access to property is limited to large construction vehicles only which I understand from a driver/hardhat I spoke to amounts to approximately 400 a day....every day...rain or shine.
Unfortunately it looks like an ambitious and promising airport expansion may be the 'bait and switch' some people have predicted.
Service
Flew in here the other day. Great little facility, but most importantly, fantastic service with a smile. Robby is a gem. I shall return !
nice
really awesome
Petawawa NDB (YWA) Heard Back on the Air Again!
Thanks @prattsoplenty for information. I’ve been monitoring 516 kHz several times each evening before midnight in hopes of hearing “YWA” again I’m happy to report that on March 2, 2014 at 9:40 PM EST I heard “YWA” on the air for the first time in about two months of silence! I monitor “YWA” for medium frequency radio wave propagation study. Thanks again 73, George N2CG
Re: Petawawa NDB (YWA) Not Heard Since beginning of 2014
There are no current NOTAMs (Notice To AirMen) listing the NDB off the air but there was one in January. CYWA PETAWAWA YWA- NDB 516 U/S 1401101604 TIL 1401312359. Looks like it dropped off the air on January 10th and was scheduled to be fixed by the end of the month.
Petawawa NDB (YWA) Not Heard Since beginning of 2014
Beginning in the early Fall to early Spring every year about and hour after sunset in Northern New Jersey I hear Petawawa NDB "YWA" on 516 kHz almost every evening dependng of propagation conditions. About the first week of January 2014 was the last time I've heard YWA. Is it off the air for maintenance or is it off the air for good. I sent and email to Petawawa Airport a few weeks ago but so far have not received any reply. If anyone knows what happened to YWA please post your reply here. Thanks & 73 George N2CG
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Bet you are still flying high at 70!
And doubtless still saying that if you had known you'd last this long, you would have taken better care of yourself.
With happy memories of a younger version of Mur,
Lynda
hangers and monthlyrent
Does stoney creek airport have hangers for rent? Could you supply the name and contact number or email. Thank you Bob please contact me at bobcat2318@hotmail.com
Prospect Lake Airport - Construction 1986.
The airport was born from the need to spray the forest to control Bud Worm infestation. Due to safety requirements, the design had to accommodate a DC3 aircraft. In 1986 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Boise Cascade Canada worked together to accommodate construction. A float-plane dock, 80-person camp, and supporting infrastructure was constructed at the same time. The Prospect Lake Airport is accessible by road. The main roadway route in 1986 was to turn west at the turnoff near Ear Falls, Ontario. The area is very beautiful and accommodates fishing and the opportunity to see lots of wildlife. It was my favourite project and I remember when doing one of the initial surveys, my watch froze taking a Star Shot, to determine the Azimuth of the centreline of the Airstrip.
Maple Airport CA-0010
An old Aircraft Journey Log I have for Piper Cherokee C-FYSZ says that D Gould landed at Maple on April 25, 2001 at 12:14hrs. It must have been on a dirt strip. The airplane seems to have been based there for quite some time. Does anyone remember what the previous ICAO designator for Maple was? It was probably CN... something.
Maintenance
Best mechanic in Ontario - Red Sutton
RL NBD in ILLINOIS
Hello,
RECEIVING RL ON 218KHZ in ROCKFORD,IL AT 0636Z with a 229 SIGNAL.
THANKS,
WR9H/HERB
YYW in ILL
Signal up and down but perfect copy at 0635z.
Thanks,
WR9H/HERB
Receiving YYW
YYW here in ILLINOIS on 223KHZ with 229 signal
WR9H/Herb
Airport is beautiful - Restaurant not great
The airport is very nice, and has 24hr cardlock that takes interac. (most in area are just visa)
Could use a couple more lights on apron after dark.
Restaurant is not really a restaurant. Will not find any burgers or steaks on this dinner menu...just a lot of overpriced Bistro type food. (they have a chef...when all you really need a cook...or a BBQ)
If you are looking for fancy-shmancy downtown Bistro food (in the middle of nowhere)...it is a very nice place...if you are looking for a burger, or fish and chips...do not stop here.
Arrival Listings
How could AC 7517 from Montreal to Toronto not even be listed?
Proper Name
Fixed. Thanks. And welcome to the website.
not Harpers Field
This is Gamble Field
I operate it
Thanks
Touch n go no more, according to this thread...
Aircraft rental
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Porter airlines
I think it would be in the best interest to have porter fly into Kingston. I have many corporate colleges that are wondering why they cannot fly into kingston from Toronto, Montreal and as far as that goes from down east as well. I think it is about time this should be entertained.
Thanks
Guelph charters
To the best of my knowledge there are no charter operations out of Guelph which no longer has an active flying school although Brampton makes some use of it with a Cessna 152.
It might be possible to arrange a flight using a twin from Kitchener to pick up the parties in Guelph.
Currently the restaurant is closed, a lease is on offer, the building is closed, the Unicom is not manned, NORDO planes use whichever runway suits their purpose. There is an outside pay phone.
chartering
Am I able to charter a plane/pilot to fly two families to Quebec city from guelph??
banaster flying
wondering how much it would cost to fly a banaster in Guelph?
I AGREE TOOOOO
This place is in the middle of nowhere. Felt like I had just landed in the Ozarks. Had a much better time in NOTL. Thanks for the suggestion!
Would not recommend at all!
Moutaunview Airport
The Air Cadets do glider pilot training in the Summer starting beginning July and finish mid August. In the Spring (Apr thru start of Jun) and Fall (beginning Sep till beginning of Nov) also do glider familiarization flights for the local Air Cadet sqns.
Runway
Runway is a dirt strip 1000 feet by 50. Trees down both sides with 50 foot Hydro lines 250 feet from the north end of the runway. Strip is muddy in the rainy times.
Warren Field
Great turf strip, 31 x 13, wide abd 2000 feet long, few obstructions to the south, high and low wings operating there
a jem of an airpark
we found the 2 runways very smooth for turf. great place to visit and tie-down for awhile.its a small airport with a lot of potential to be a very busy place of interest. the flying club there r very helpful gang of flyers.all in all its a cool place to touch-down and hang out on the huge deck over looking the runways
Public or Private?
Not sure if this is a public airport. Anyone have any idea?
NOISE NUISANCE
Please stop flying over Lake Simcoe. It is as you comment below says (those living in the trailor park) utterly annoying and completely destroying the peace and solitude of the lake.
767-300 parking
There might be room to park between BB BA on III-b
good general aviation airport
lots of aircraft, good prices on fuel 100ll and mogas, mechanical services available. although there are skydivers on the field it does not seem to be a problem. consult CFS for circuits
Madawaska Valley Airpark
beautiful area
The commerative sign.
You can see a sign On the corner of Lakeshore and Hydro Road off the lake shore trail at (43 34' 42.8"N,79 33' 23.3 W).
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I think this field is closed
Closed
24h fuel!
Very friendly reception, reasonable fuel prices, and self-service to boot (use your credit card at the pump). 24h fuel access means you don't need to worry about getting there before the FBO closes. Wish more airports had fuel services liket his.
Buttonville update August 2013
Buttonville is a great little airport if your coming into the Toronto area or just need to clear customs and head north.
There are two Falcon 7X's, 1 Falcon 50EX, 1 Falcon 20, 2 Falcon 10, 1 Learjet 45, 1 Citation XL, 1 Citation Mustang, and 1 Eclipse EA500 based on the field, couple of King Airs, some Cheyennes, and 200 + GA aircraft.
It's easier to get downtown Toronto from here than from Pearson, it's get a great FBO, a restaurant, flight lounge, passenger lounge, aviation store, very friendly and helpful staff.
Due to ongoing sample tests for future construction, it appears the airport will still be open for another couple of years - so 2015.
re: Sky Writing
Hello mysterious one does the word GISHWHES mean anything to you
Sky Writing
Very strange request....
Is there any chance that a pilot could some quick sky writing for me? Cost?
Rental cars
The rental-car companies at YAM now are Avis and National: http://www.saultairport.com/groundtransportation.php
Very Convienent to Downtown Picton Ontario
Reasonable well kept airport with NO amenities.
Wide WWII runways in OK shape.
Be carefula sthe oftem close runways for local car and other events.
Be sure to talk to Kingston Traffic for updated info
Have been here many times
Wonderful Full Service facility
Stopped here for lunch with a friend
No charge for landing or parking !!!!
Excellent controllers
Esy in and out
Great flight planning facility at FBO
Excellent Facility
Nice well kept airport
Very little traffic
Self serve fuel
Nice terminal with a restaurant that is sometimes open
Very Convienent to Downtown Ottawa
Wonderful GA airport. Cooperative personnel easy access to fuel.
Able to get IFR clearances on the ground by radio
Good service received
On Monday July 19th myself and a friend flew into Port Elgin airport. The plan was to go to lunch at Lord Elgin Fish and Chip Restaurant.
The gentleman on duty at the airfield, I believe his name was Bill , was kind enough to drop us at the restaurant on his way home for lunch, and then
pick us up on his return to work.
I needed fuel so I started up my plane and taxied over to the fuel pump. All gassed up now, and I was faced with a dead battery.
No worries . Bill initially tried to hand prop the plane , when that was unsuccessful he tried to charge the dead battery from the one in his truck. Unfortunately that didn’t work either , so he then boosted me with the truck. The engine roared to life and off we went.
Just wanted to thank him again for going above and beyond the call . Thanks Bill !!
Closed!
Closed!
I have stopped here often
Service is great, dealt with Brad goes out of his way to always help and is very knowledgeable C
delta service to detroit no longer available
:(
Hamilton
🔗 Tue, 11 Mar 2014
— Anonymous Flyer at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, Canada
My wife and I flew into Hamilton airport about five years ago or so with Globespan from Newcastle England.It was really handy for getting to Toronto and meant we could avoid all the hassle of Pearson.Sadly Globespan went bust not long after and that was the end for Hamilton and flights from U.K. I think.We really loved our stay in Canada...wonderful friendly people and an awesome country.