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==History==
==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 [[Calgary air force stations#RCAF Station Lincoln Park|RCAF Station Lincoln Park]] in Calgary.
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 [[Calgary air force stations#RCAF Station Lincoln Park|RCAF Station Lincoln Park]] in Calgary.


===Aerodrome information===
===Aerodrome information===
In approximately 1942 the aerodrome was listed at {{coord|51|16|N|113|56|W|region:CA-AB}} with a Var. 24 degrees E and elevation of 3650'. The aerodrome was listed with three runways as follows:
In approximately 1942 the aerodrome was listed at {{coord|51|16|N|113|56|W|region:CA-AB}} with a Var. 24 degrees E and elevation of 3650'. The aerodrome was listed with three runways as follows:<ref name=Handbook1>{{cite book |author=Staff writer|title= Pilots Handbook of Aerodromes and Seaplane Bases Vol. 2|url= |location= |publisher= Royal Canadian Air Force |page= 80|date= c. 1942|isbn=}}</ref>
<ref name=Handbook1>{{cite book |author=Staff writer|title= Pilots Handbook of Aerodromes and Seaplane Bases Vol. 2|url= |location= |publisher= Royal Canadian Air Force |page= 80|date= c. 1942|isbn=}}</ref>


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| 10/28
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| 100'
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| 4/22
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| 2975'
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| 2975'
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==Airdrie Regional Airshow==
==Airdrie Regional Airshow==
The Airdrie Regional Airshow is held here every 2 years. Displays such as the [[Snowbirds]], Viper West and [[CF-18]] hornet demo team have been shown in the past. Display dates include July 16 and 17.
The Airdrie Regional Airshow was held here every two years. Displays such as the [[Snowbirds (aerobatic team)|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 is being relocated, most likely to the nearby [[Calgary/Springbank Airport]].
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==
==See also==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070928150302/http://www.airdrieflyingclub.ca/story02.htm Airdrie Airport - A Brief History]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070928150302/http://www.airdrieflyingclub.ca/story02.htm Airdrie Airport - A Brief History]
*[http://www.airdrieflyingclub.ca/ Airdrie Flying Club]
*[http://www.airdrieflyingclub.ca/ Airdrie Flying Club]
*[http://archive.copanational.org/PlacesToFly/airport_view.php?pr_id=2&ap_id=214 Page about this airport] on [[Canadian Owners and Pilots Association|COPA's]] ''Places to Fly'' airport directory
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110725200452/http://archive.copanational.org/PlacesToFly/airport_view.php?pr_id=2&ap_id=214 Page about this airport] on [[Canadian Owners and Pilots Association|COPA's]] ''Places to Fly'' airport directory


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[[Category:Airdrie, Alberta]]
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[[Category:Registered aerodromes in Alberta]]
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Latest revision as of 13:08, 12 December 2023

Airdrie Aerodrome
Summary
Airport typePrivate
OperatorAirdrie Airpark Ltd.
LocationAirdrie, Alberta
Time zoneMST (UTC−07:00)
 • Summer (DST)MDT (UTC−06:00)
Elevation AMSL3,653 ft / 1,113 m
Coordinates51°15′50″N 113°56′04″W / 51.26389°N 113.93444°W / 51.26389; -113.93444
Map
CEF4 is located in Alberta
CEF4
CEF4
Location in Alberta
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
12/30 5,000 1,524 Asphalt

Airdrie Aerodrome (TC LID: CEF4) is a registered aerodrome located 2.6 nautical miles (4.8 km; 3.0 mi) southeast of Airdrie, Alberta, Canada.

History

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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

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In approximately 1942 the aerodrome was listed at 51°16′N 113°56′W / 51.267°N 113.933°W / 51.267; -113.933 with a Var. 24 degrees E and elevation of 3650'. The aerodrome was listed with three runways as follows:[2]

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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
  2. ^ Staff writer (c. 1942). Pilots Handbook of Aerodromes and Seaplane Bases Vol. 2. Royal Canadian Air Force. p. 80.
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