Airdrie Aerodrome


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 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 nameLengthWidthSurface
16/342975'100'Hard surface
10/282975'100'Hard surface
4/222975'2975'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.