Английская Википедия:Airdrie Aerodrome
Airdrie Aerodrome Шаблон:Airport codes is a registered aerodrome located Шаблон:Convert 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 Шаблон:Coord with a Var. 24 degrees E and elevation of 3650'. The aerodrome was listed with three runways as follows:[1]
| Runway name | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2975' | 100' | Hard surface |
| 10/28 | 2975' | 100' | Hard surface |
| 4/22 | 2975' | 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
External links
- Airdrie Airport - A Brief History
- Airdrie Flying Club
- Page about this airport on COPA's Places to Fly airport directory
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