Goderich Airport

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Goderich Airport
Goderich Municipal Airport
IATA: none – ICAO: CYGD
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Municipality of Goderich
Location Goderich, Ontario
Elevation AMSL 712 ft / 217 m
Coordinates 43°46′01″N 081°42′38″W / 43.76694, -81.71056
Website www.goderich.ca/airport.html
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
05/23 1,870 570 Turf
10/28 3,000 914 Asphalt
14/32 5,000 1,524 Asphalt
Source: Canada Flight Supplement[1]

Goderich Airport (ICAO: CYGD), also known as Goderich Municipal Airport, is a registered aerodrome located 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 kilometers) north of Goderich, Ontario, Canada. The aerodrome is best known as the home of Sky Harbour Aircraft, an aircraft paint shop.

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.[1]

[edit] History

During World War II, Goderich Airport hosted No. 12 Elementary Flying School for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, providing initial pilot training for aircrews using the Fleet Finch.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 10 April 2008 to 0901Z 5 June 2008

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