Airdrie Aerodrome Explained

Airdrie Aerodrome
Tc:CEF4
Type:Private
Operator:Airdrie Airpark Ltd.
Location:Airdrie, Alberta
Timezone:MST
Summer:MDT
Elevation-F:3,653
Coordinates:51.2639°N -113.9344°W
Pushpin Map:Canada Alberta
Pushpin Label:CEF4
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Alberta
R1-Number:12/30
R1-Length-F:5,000
R1-Surface:Asphalt
Footnotes:Source: Canada Flight Supplement

Airdrie Aerodrome is a registered aerodrome located 2.6NM southeast of Airdrie, Alberta, Canada.

History

The aerodrome was used as the primary relief landing field for No. 3 Service Flying Training School (SFTS) during World War II. No. 3 SFTS was based out of RCAF Station Lincoln Park in Calgary.

Aerodrome information

In approximately 1942 the aerodrome was listed at 51.2667°N -169°W with a Var. 24 degrees E and elevation of 3650'. The aerodrome was listed with three runways as follows:[1]

Runway nameLengthWidthSurface
16/342975'100'Hard surface
10/282975'100'Hard surface
4/222975'2975'Hard surface

Airdrie Regional Airshow

The Airdrie Regional Airshow was held here every two years. Displays such as the Snowbirds, Viper West and CF-18 Demonstration Team were shown.

Due to the opening of runway 17L/35R at Calgary International Airport in 2014, the airshow was relocated to the Calgary/Springbank Airport, becoming Wings over Springbank.

See also

References

  1. Book: Staff writer. Pilots Handbook of Aerodromes and Seaplane Bases Vol. 2. Royal Canadian Air Force . 80. c. 1942.

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