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{{Infobox airport
| name = Toronto/Markham Airport CNU*
| name = Toronto/Markham Airport
| image =Markham.cnu8.id.jpg
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| caption = Final approach into Markham
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| TC = CNU8
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| type = Private
| type = Private
| foundation = 1965
| opened = 1965
| owner = Wings of Flight Inc.
| operator = Markham Airport Inc.
| operator = [[Wings of Flight, Inc.]]
| city-served = Markham and Stouffville
| city-served = Markham and Stouffville
| location = [[Markham, Ontario]]
| location = [[Markham, Ontario]]
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| elevation-f = 807
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'''Toronto Markham Airport CNU8''' or '''Toronto/Markham Airport''', {{Airport codes||||CNU8}}, is a private airport operating {{convert|2.6|NM|lk=in}} north of [[Markham, Ontario|Markham]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] near [[Toronto]].
'''Markham Airport''' or '''Toronto/Markham Airport''' {{Airport codes||||CNU8}} was a private [[aerodrome]] operating {{convert|2.6|NM|lk=in}} north of [[Markham, Ontario|Markham]], [[Ontario]], Canada near [[Toronto]].


The airport was founded in 1965 by two former Polish air force pilots<ref name="thestar.com">http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/11/21/flights_of_fancy_at_markham_airport_a_former_cold_war_pilots_big_plans.html</ref> and is now owned and operated by Wings of Flights, Inc., a private held company owned by a numbered Ontario company (674305 Ontario Limited) owned and operated by the [[Wings of Flight, Inc.]] of [[Toronto]] since 1986. The airport is not part of the [[Greater Toronto Airports Authority]] (GTAA). The airport consists of a single {{convert|2013|ft|abbr=on|0}} runway for small and private aircraft only (with night flying capabilities). The [[Royal Canadian Air Cadets]] Gliding Program uses the north side or the runway 09/27 for glider operations in the spring and fall months, and use a northern traffic pattern.<ref>Canada Flight Supplement</ref>
The airport was founded in 1965 by two former Polish air force pilots<ref name="thestar.com">[https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/11/21/flights_of_fancy_at_markham_airport_a_former_cold_war_pilots_big_plans.html Flights of fancy at Markham Airport: a former Cold War pilot’s big plans]</ref> and is operated by Markham Airport Inc. The airport is not part of the [[Greater Toronto Airports Authority]] (GTAA). It consists of a single {{convert|2013|ft|abbr=on|0}} runway for small and private aircraft only (with night flying capabilities). The [[Royal Canadian Air Cadets]] Gliding Program uses the north side of the runway 09/27 for glider operations in the spring and fall, and use a northern traffic pattern.<ref name="CFS"/>

Airport shut down November 30 2023.


==Airport data==
==Airport data==
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* Elevation: 807’ VTA A5000 F-21
* Elevation: 807’ VTA A5000 F-21
* Unicom Frequency: 122.80
* Unicom Frequency: 122.80
* Runway Orientation: 09/27
* Runway orientation: 09/27
* Lighting: 09-(TE ME), 27-(TE ME) PNR Opr
* Lighting: 09-(TE ME), 27-(TE ME) PNR Opr (Prior Notice Required Operator)
* ATF: UNICOM LTD HRS o/t TFC 122.8 {{convert|5|NM|abbr=on}} 3500 ASL excluding portion within CYKZ CZ capped at 2000 ASL
* ATF: UNICOM LTD HRS o/t TFC 122.8 {{convert|5|NM|abbr=on}} 3500 ASL excluding portion within CYKZ CZ capped at 2000 ASL
* Radio: 122.8&nbsp;MHz for ATF radio communications
* Radio: 122.8&nbsp;MHz for ATF radio communications
* Tower: none - ATC operates from [[Buttonville Municipal Airport]]
* Tower: none - ATC operated from [[Buttonville Municipal Airport]] until 2019
* Buildings: [[Aerodrome]], airport office (house in converted home), small hangar, assortment of pre-fabricated buildings and portables
* Buildings: [[Aerodrome]]
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* Address: 10953 Highway 48, Markham, ON L3P 3J7


There are plans for more hangars, museum building, helipad<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/11/21/flights_of_fancy_at_markham_airport_a_former_cold_war_pilots_big_plans.html| title = Flights of fancy at Markham Airport: a former Cold War pilot's big plans {{!}} The Star| website = [[Toronto Star]]}} </ref> and expanded {{Convert|6000|ft|abbr=on|0}} runway, but it would require approval as the runway would require additional land (by acquiring neighbouring farmland) and is also restricted from expansion due by [[Pickering Airport]] plans.
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Airport Address: 10953 Highway 48
Markham, ON L3P 3J7

There are plans for a {{Convert|6000|ft|abbr=on|0}} runway, but it would require approval as the runway would require additional land [[Pickering Airport]].


== Tenants ==
== Tenants ==

* Canadian Flyers International<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadianflyers.com/website/Canadian_Flyers_International_Locations.htm |title=Locations |publisher=Canadian Flyers International |accessdate=2009-05-18 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20090607215634/http://www.canadianflyers.com:80/website/Canadian_Flyers_International_Locations.htm |archivedate=June 7, 2009 }}</ref>
* Central Region Spring Familiarization Flying Program - Royal Canadian Air Cadets
* Central Region Spring Familiarization Flying Program - [[Royal Canadian Air Cadets]]
* Greater Toronto Gliding Centre (Royal Canadian Air Cadets Schweizer SGS 2-33A){{Citation needed|date= May 2009}}
* Greater Toronto Gliding Centre (Royal Canadian Air Cadets Schweizer SGS 2-33A){{Citation needed|date= May 2009}}


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
[[File:Markham IMG 1410 (3539755377).jpg|thumb|right|[[Canadair CF-5]] museum aircraft at Markham Airport]]


Located at the entrance of the airfield is a classrooms used by tenant flight school Canadian Flyer International. There is one small hangar at the airport with most aircraft parked on the grass on the south side of the runway. A number of storage sheds, portables and trailers are found at the airport.
Located at the entrance of the airfield is a classrooms used by tenant flight school Canadian Flyer International. There is one small hangar at the airport with most aircraft parked on the grass on the south side of the runway. A number of storage sheds, portables and trailers are found at the airport.


The airport tarmac is also home to a few aircraft and other military equipment from the Canadian Air, Land and Sea Museum.[[Canadian Forces]]:
The airport tarmac is also home to a few aircraft and other military equipment from the Canadian Air, Land and Sea Museum.


* [[CT-128 Expeditor]] transport
* [[CT-128 Expeditor]] transport
* [[CT-133 Silver Star]]
* [[CT-133 Silver Star]]
* [[CF-5 Freedom Fighter]]
* [[CF-5 Freedom Fighter]]
* [[CF-104 Starfighter]] (Various Airforces)
* [[CF-104 Starfighter]] (Various Airforces, FX99 return to Belgium in 2021<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.i-f-s.nl/news/fx99-back-to-belgium/ | title=FX99 back to Belgium | date=21 September 2021 }}</ref>)
* [[Canadair Sabre|Canadair CL-13 Sabre]]
* [[Canadair Sabre|Canadair CL-13 Sabre]]
* [[Schweizer SGS 2-33]]A [[Royal Canadian Air Cadets]]{{Citation needed|date= May 2009}}
* [[Schweizer SGS 2-33]]A [[Royal Canadian Air Cadets]]{{Citation needed|date= May 2009}}
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==Ground transportation==
==Ground transportation==


* There are [[GO Transit]] flag stops of either side of Highway 48 at the entrance of the airport serving bus Route 71. {{citation needed|date=August 2014}}
There are [[GO Transit]] flag stops of either side of Highway 48 at the entrance of the airport serving bus Route 71. {{citation needed|date=August 2014}} [[GO Transit]] Stouffville trains pass to the east of the airport.


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Most users of Markham Airport drive or can take a taxi. Highway 48 and Elgin Mills Road are the closest major roads serving the airport. There is limited parking at the airport on the south side of the driveway next to the airport buildings and end of the driveway.
[[GO Transit]] Stouffville trains pass to the east of the airport.

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Most users of Markham Airport drive or can take a taxi. Highway 48 and Elgin Mills Road are the closest major roads serving the airport. There is limited parking at the airport.


==Support==
==Support==
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The airport has no ARFF services and relies on local fire services. [[Fire Services in York Region#Markham|Markham Fire and Emergency Services]] Stations 9-7 and 9-8 are the nearest within Markham, although [[Fire Services in York Region#Whitchurch.E2.80.93Stouffville|Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire Department]] Station 5-1 is closer to the airport. Medical services are provided by [[York Region EMS]] Station 23 in Markham or Station 21 in Stouffville.
The airport has no ARFF services and relies on local fire services. [[Fire Services in York Region#Markham|Markham Fire and Emergency Services]] Stations 9-7 and 9-8 are the nearest within Markham, although [[Fire Services in York Region#Whitchurch.E2.80.93Stouffville|Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire Department]] Station 5-1 is closer to the airport. Medical services are provided by [[York Region EMS]] Station 23 in Markham or Station 21 in Stouffville.


The only aviation fuel available at Markham Airport is [[Avgas#100LL .28blue.29|100LL]] for light aircraft.<ref>http://skyvector.com/airport/CNU8/Toronto-Markham-Airport</ref>
The only aviation fuel available at Markham Airport is [[Avgas|100LL]] for light aircraft.<ref name="CFS"/>


==Future==
==Future==


The airport's future is tied to the development of the [[Pickering Airport]] and restrictions under the [[Aeronautics Act]].<ref name="thestar.com"/>
The airport's future is tied to the development of the [[Pickering Airport]] and restrictions under the ''[[Aeronautics Act]]''.<ref name="thestar.com"/>


==See also==
==See also==
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*{{cite web|url= http://www.townofws.com/profile/index.php?display=airports |title= Airports|work= Transportation|publisher= Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville|archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20051221092015/http://www.townofws.com/profile/index.php?display=airports|date= 2005-12-21|archivedate= 2005-12-21|accessdate= 2009-05-18}}
*{{cite web|url= http://www.townofws.com/profile/index.php?display=airports |title= Airports|work= Transportation|publisher= Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20051221092015/http://www.townofws.com/profile/index.php?display=airports|date= 2005-12-21|archive-date= 2005-12-21|access-date= 2009-05-18}}
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://archive.copanational.org/PlacesToFly/airport_view.php?pr_id=1&ap_id=656 Page about this airport] on [[Canadian Owners and Pilots Association|COPA's]] ''Places to Fly'' airport directory
*[http://archive.copanational.org/PlacesToFly/airport_view.php?pr_id=1&ap_id=656 Page about this airport] on [[Canadian Owners and Pilots Association|COPA's]] ''Places to Fly'' airport directory
*[http://www.canadianflyers.com/website/locations_markham_airport.htm Canadian Flyers - Markham Airport]


{{Structures in Markham}}
{{Structures in Markham}}


{{List of airports in Canada}}
{{List of airports in Canada}}

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[[Category:Registered aerodromes in Ontario]]
[[Category:Registered aerodromes in Ontario]]
[[Category:Transport in Markham, Ontario]]
[[Category:Transport in Markham, Ontario]]
[[Category:Thomson family]]
[[Category:Airports established in 1965]]

Latest revision as of 16:33, 11 November 2024

Toronto/Markham Airport
Final approach into Markham
Summary
Airport typePrivate
OperatorMarkham Airport Inc.
ServesMarkham and Stouffville
LocationMarkham, Ontario
Opened1965
Time zoneEST (UTC−05:00)
 • Summer (DST)EDT (UTC−04:00)
Elevation AMSL807 ft / 246 m
Coordinates43°56′09″N 079°15′44″W / 43.93583°N 79.26222°W / 43.93583; -79.26222
Map
CNU8 is located in Ontario
CNU8
CNU8
Location in Ontario
CNU8 is located in Canada
CNU8
CNU8
CNU8 (Canada)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
09/27 2,013 614 Asphalt

Markham Airport or Toronto/Markham Airport (TC LID: CNU8) was a private aerodrome operating 2.6 nautical miles (4.8 km; 3.0 mi) north of Markham, Ontario, Canada near Toronto.

The airport was founded in 1965 by two former Polish air force pilots[2] and is operated by Markham Airport Inc. The airport is not part of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA). It consists of a single 2,013 ft (614 m) runway for small and private aircraft only (with night flying capabilities). The Royal Canadian Air Cadets Gliding Program uses the north side of the runway 09/27 for glider operations in the spring and fall, and use a northern traffic pattern.[1]

Airport shut down November 30 2023.

Airport data

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  • Coordinates: N43 56 09 W79 15 44 UTC−5(4)
  • Runway 09/27: 2,013 ft × 50 ft (614 m × 15 m) - asphalt
  • Elevation: 807’ VTA A5000 F-21
  • Unicom Frequency: 122.80
  • Runway orientation: 09/27
  • Lighting: 09-(TE ME), 27-(TE ME) PNR Opr (Prior Notice Required Operator)
  • ATF: UNICOM LTD HRS o/t TFC 122.8 5 NM (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) 3500 ASL excluding portion within CYKZ CZ capped at 2000 ASL
  • Radio: 122.8 MHz for ATF radio communications
  • Tower: none - ATC operated from Buttonville Municipal Airport until 2019
  • Buildings: Aerodrome, airport office (house in converted home), small hangar, assortment of pre-fabricated buildings and portables
  • Address: 10953 Highway 48, Markham, ON L3P 3J7

There are plans for more hangars, museum building, helipad[3] and expanded 6,000 ft (1,829 m) runway, but it would require approval as the runway would require additional land (by acquiring neighbouring farmland) and is also restricted from expansion due by Pickering Airport plans.

Tenants

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Facilities

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Canadair CF-5 museum aircraft at Markham Airport

Located at the entrance of the airfield is a classrooms used by tenant flight school Canadian Flyer International. There is one small hangar at the airport with most aircraft parked on the grass on the south side of the runway. A number of storage sheds, portables and trailers are found at the airport.

The airport tarmac is also home to a few aircraft and other military equipment from the Canadian Air, Land and Sea Museum.

Ground transportation

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There are GO Transit flag stops of either side of Highway 48 at the entrance of the airport serving bus Route 71. [citation needed] GO Transit Stouffville trains pass to the east of the airport.

Most users of Markham Airport drive or can take a taxi. Highway 48 and Elgin Mills Road are the closest major roads serving the airport. There is limited parking at the airport on the south side of the driveway next to the airport buildings and end of the driveway.

Support

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The airport has an office staffed by 5 employees.

The airport has no ARFF services and relies on local fire services. Markham Fire and Emergency Services Stations 9-7 and 9-8 are the nearest within Markham, although Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire Department Station 5-1 is closer to the airport. Medical services are provided by York Region EMS Station 23 in Markham or Station 21 in Stouffville.

The only aviation fuel available at Markham Airport is 100LL for light aircraft.[1]

Future

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The airport's future is tied to the development of the Pickering Airport and restrictions under the Aeronautics Act.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b Flights of fancy at Markham Airport: a former Cold War pilot’s big plans
  3. ^ "Flights of fancy at Markham Airport: a former Cold War pilot's big plans | The Star". Toronto Star.
  4. ^ "FX99 back to Belgium". 21 September 2021.
  • "Airports". Transportation. Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. 2005-12-21. Archived from the original on 2005-12-21. Retrieved 2009-05-18.
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