Airdrie Aerodrome

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Airdrie Aerodrome is a registered aerodrome located 2.6 NM 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 51.26667°N, -113.93333°W with a Var. 24 degrees E and elevation of 3650'. The aerodrome was listed with three runways as follows:

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.

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