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Miramichi Airport (IATA: YCH, ICAO: CYCH) is located 1.6 nautical miles (2.96 km) south of Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada.
The runway is 5,899 feet long and 150 feet wide and is maintained year-round. It has a recent pavement overlay (1998), new approach lights and a new taxiway. The airport is the home base of the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Air Tanker Operations, and Forest Protection Limited, who own and operate the air tanker fleet. In addition, a General Electric J85 engine test facility is located on the Airport.
The airport is the former site of CFB Chatham, a military air base. There are several abandoned runways in the area that are still used for local glider operations.
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