Airdrie Aerodrome is a registered aerodrome located 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 with a Var. 24 degrees E and elevation of 3650'. The aerodrome was listed with three runways as follows:
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 List of airports in the Calgary area
References
External links Airdrie Airport - A Brief History Airdrie Flying Club Page about this airport on COPA's Places to Fly airport directory