Innisfail Airport

Innisfail Airport

, is located 3.9 nautical miles (7.22 km) northwest of Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.

It offers one asphalt runway (16/34) equipped with night landing lights. The two other runway surfaces (04/22 & 10/28) are in rough condition. There are several hangers at the airport and room for more development. It is host to many activities year-round, including a glider club, the Innisfail Flying Club and a skydiving training facility.

History

The airport was opened in 1941 as a relief landing field for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Under the direction of General Robert Murray its primary purpose was a training facility for the No. 36 Service Flying School.

Activities

Innisfail Flying Club

The Innisfail Flying Club holds monthly meetings on the third Thursday of every month. The current club President is Don Hand. The flying club owns their own aircraft which members can rent.

The Central Alberta Gliding & Soaring Club

The Central Alberta Gliding & Soaring Club is led by Shane Cockriell, is active, and holds regular meetings on every second Thursday of each month, except July and August.

Skydive BigSky

Skydive BigSky is one of the most well-equipped, safest places in Alberta to skydive. Boasting a pristine safety record, clean facilities, and skilled, experienced tandem and IAD instructors, it is quickly becoming well-known as the leader in Alberta dropzones. Citation needed

Red Bull

Skydive BigSky recently acquired a Red Bull distribution deal.

External links

* [http://www.copanational.org/PlacesToFly/airport_view.php?pr_id=2&ap_id=980 Page about this airport] on COPA's "Places to Fly" airport directory
* [http://www.cagcsoaring.ca/ Central Alberta Gliding Club]
* [http://www.skydivebigsky.ca/ SkyDive BigSky]

References

*CFS


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