Wiarton Airport

Wiarton Airport
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Township of Georgian Bluffs APM
Location Wiarton, Ontario
Time zone EST (UTC−05:00)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC−04:00)
Elevation AMSL 728 ft / 222 m
Coordinates 44°44′39″N 081°06′31″W / 44.74417°N 81.10861°W / 44.74417; -81.10861Coordinates: 44°44′39″N 081°06′31″W / 44.74417°N 81.10861°W / 44.74417; -81.10861
Website Wiarton Airport Website
Map
CYVV

Location in Ontario

Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
05/23 5,033 1,534 Asphalt
11/29 3,456 1,053 Gravel

Wiarton Airport, (IATA: YVV, ICAO: CYVV), is located 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) east of Wiarton, Ontario, Canada.

Wiarton Airport is classified as an airport of entry by the Canada Border Services Agency during the summer months for general aviation aircraft with no more than 15 passengers.[1] It serves as an important part of the overall infrastructure for the Bruce Peninsula. The airport is used for training purposes from many flight schools throughout Ontario. The town of Wiarton and the famous Bruce Caverns are easily accessible from the airport, for example by using the courtesy free bicycles. There is accommodation available within walking distance. The Bruce Trail is located on the northern portion of the airport.

Services

Currently, January 2015, there are no flight schools nor aircraft maintenance organizations established at the airport. Aviation fuel, both 100LL and Jet A are available during published hours and for after hours call outs at a cost.

References

  1. 1 2 Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 15 September 2016 to 0901Z 10 November 2016
  2. ↑ Synoptic/Metstat Station Information


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