Calgary/Springbank Airport
- Calgary/Springbank Airport
is an airport located in Springbank, Alberta, a large western suburb of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It acts as a general aviation reliever for Calgary's main airport, Calgary International, and was the 6th busiest airport in Canada by total aircraft movements in 2007. Recently, Runway 16/34 was lengthened from 3,000 to 5,000 feet to better support larger airplanes. [ [http://www.calgaryairport.com/fts/getfile.cfm?FID=5910 Runway 16-34 Extension & Restoration Project (PDF)] ] It is also the home of the Calgary Flying Club.
The airport is classified as an airport of entry by NAV CANADA and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency. CBSA officers at this airport currently can handle general aviation aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers.
Flight Schools
*Calgary Flying Club [ [http://www.calgaryflyingclub.com CFC Calgary Flying Club] ]
*Springbank Aero Services [ [http://www.springbankaero.com (SAFTI)] ]
*Springbank Air Training College [ [http://www.springbankair.com Springbank Air Training College] ]
*Fly Right
*Mount Royal College
ee also
*List of airports in the Calgary area
References
External links
* [http://www.copanational.org/PlacesToFly/airport_view.php?pr_id=2&ap_id=100 Calgary / Springbank Airport] on COPA's "Places to Fly" airport directory
* [http://www.calgaryairport.com/Springbank/index.cfm Official site]
* [http://www.sabpa.com/ Springbank Airport Business and Pilots Association (SABPA)]
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