Picton Airport

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Picton Airport
IATA: none – ICAO: none – LID: CNT7
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Prince Edward Flying Club
Location Picton, Ontario
Elevation AMSL 465 ft / 142 m
Coordinates 43°59′21″N 077°08′21″W / 43.98917, -77.13917
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
05/23 2,580 786 Asphalt
10/28 2,550 777 Asphalt
17/35 2,520 768 Asphalt

Picton Airport (TC LID: CNT7) is located on the southeast side of Picton, Ontario, Canada, near the Bay of Quinte on Lake Ontario. The airport is used for general aviation, including glider flying.

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During World War II, the airport hosted the No. 31 Bombing and Gunnery School for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, operating Avro Anson, Fairey Battle, Bristol Bolingbroke, and Westland Lysander aircraft. In 1953, the Prince Edward Flying club took over operation of the airport. The airport was known as CFB Picton.

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