Brantford Airport
Encyclopedia
Brantford Airport , also known as Brantford Municipal Airport, is a registered aerodrome
located 4 NM west southwest of the City of Brantford, in The County of Brant, Ontario
, Canada
. Brantford Flight Centre is the fixed base operator
(FBO) run by the Brantford Flying Club, and provides flight training, maintenance and charters. Their fleet consists of Cessna 152
s, Cessna 172
s, and a Piper Aztec
. The aerodrome hosts the United Way
air show every year at the end of August, featuring the Snowbirds
and other airplanes from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
, including one of two airworthy Lancaster Bombers
left in the world.
The City of Brantford has recently been looking at the possibility of closing the aerodrome, but this move has been widely opposed by local citizens, the tenants and users.
In May 2007, Brantford City Council held a Public Forum to learn more from the public, regarding their views on the Airport as an essential/necessary Service for the City. Many presentations made clear points that growing Cities require Airports as part of their fundamental Infrastructure, to attract and retain Corporate Investment.
In January 2008, Brantford City Council voted unanimously to support the inclusion of $1.9 million in planned Airport Infrastructure upgrades in the Capital Plan for Fiscal 2008. This will allow for repaving the Main Runway that Corporate aircraft typically use, plus a second Runway that was last paved in the 1940s.
The airport is classified as an airport of entry
by NAV CANADA
and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency
. CBSA officers at this airport currently can handle general aviation
aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers. Customs services are available Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm local time except holidays.
Aerodrome
An aerodrome, airdrome or airfield is a term for any location from which aircraft flight operations take place, regardless of whether they involve cargo, passengers or neither...
located 4 NM west southwest of the City of Brantford, in The County of Brant, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Brantford Flight Centre is the fixed base operator
Fixed base operator
A Fixed-base operator or commonly abbreviated FBO is a term developed in the United States after the passage of the Air Commerce Act of 1926...
(FBO) run by the Brantford Flying Club, and provides flight training, maintenance and charters. Their fleet consists of Cessna 152
Cessna 152
The Cessna 152 is an American two-seat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation airplane, used primarily for flight training and personal use.-Development:...
s, Cessna 172
Cessna 172
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing fixed-wing aircraft. First flown in 1955 and still in production, more Cessna 172s have been built than any other aircraft.-Design and development:...
s, and a Piper Aztec
Piper Aztec
-Accidents and incidents:*On 18 April 1974, Aztec G-AYDE was involved in a ground collision with BAC One-Eleven G-AXMJ at London Luton Airport after the pilot of the Aztec entered the active runway without clearance. He was killed and his passenger was injured...
. The aerodrome hosts the United Way
United Way of Canada
United Way of Canada is the national organization for the 117 autonomous, volunteer-based United Ways across Canada. United Way campaigns raise money for local groups that address community issues and problems, and the national organization provides leadership, services and coordination to the...
air show every year at the end of August, featuring the Snowbirds
Snowbirds
Officially known as the Royal Canadian Air Force's 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, the Snowbirds are Canada's military aerobatics or air show flight demonstration team whose purpose is to "demonstrate the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of Canadian Forces personnel". The squadron is based at...
and other airplanes from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is a Canadian aviation museum located at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport near Hamilton, Ontario. The museum has 36 military jets, propeller-driven aircraft and helicopters on display....
, including one of two airworthy Lancaster Bombers
Avro Lancaster
The Avro Lancaster is a British four-engined Second World War heavy bomber made initially by Avro for the Royal Air Force . It first saw active service in 1942, and together with the Handley Page Halifax it was one of the main heavy bombers of the RAF, the RCAF, and squadrons from other...
left in the world.
The City of Brantford has recently been looking at the possibility of closing the aerodrome, but this move has been widely opposed by local citizens, the tenants and users.
In May 2007, Brantford City Council held a Public Forum to learn more from the public, regarding their views on the Airport as an essential/necessary Service for the City. Many presentations made clear points that growing Cities require Airports as part of their fundamental Infrastructure, to attract and retain Corporate Investment.
In January 2008, Brantford City Council voted unanimously to support the inclusion of $1.9 million in planned Airport Infrastructure upgrades in the Capital Plan for Fiscal 2008. This will allow for repaving the Main Runway that Corporate aircraft typically use, plus a second Runway that was last paved in the 1940s.
The airport is classified as an airport of entry
Airport of Entry
An airport of entry is an airport that provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country.-Africa:-Americas:-Asia:...
by NAV CANADA
NAV CANADA
Nav Canada is a privately run, not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation system .The company employs approximately 2,000 air traffic controllers , 800 flight service specialists and 700 technologists...
and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency
Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency is a federal law enforcement agency that is responsible for border enforcement, immigration enforcement and customs services....
. CBSA officers at this airport currently can handle general aviation
General aviation
General aviation is one of the two categories of civil aviation. It refers to all flights other than military and scheduled airline and regular cargo flights, both private and commercial. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered parachutes to large, non-scheduled cargo jet flights...
aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers. Customs services are available Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm local time except holidays.
History
While Brantford has had a public aerodrome since 1929, it opened at its present location on November 11, 1940 as a military flight training facility. It wasn't until April 27, 1970 that aerodrome lands and management duty were transferred from the federal government to the municipal level.External links
- Brantford Municipal Airport (official web site)
- Brantford Flight Centre - Managers of the Airport
- COPA Flight 148 Brantford - Local Canadian Owners and Pilots Association Group
- Brantford Airport Closure Questioned - Press release from Brant Aero
- Brant Aero - Avionics and maintenance shop based at the Airport
- Brantford Municipal Airport on COPA'sCanadian Owners and Pilots AssociationThe Canadian Owners and Pilots Association is a federally registered not-for-profit association that provides information and advocacy services for Canadian pilots who fly for non-commercial purposes...
Places to Fly airport directory