Wiarton-Keppel District Airport (YVV)
Wiarton-Keppel District Airport (YVV)
The Wiarton-Keppel District Airport is located along the south shore of Colpoy's Bay (N44 44 45 W81 06 26). The Airport sits on 820 acres, atop the incredible Niagara Escarpment, and was built in l948 to act as an emergency runway. The facility boasts two runways: the asphalt runway is 5021 feel long and 150 feet wide while the gravel strip is 3100 feet long and 100 feet wide. This facility can accommodate larger aircraft like DC 9's, 727's and 737's.
The Wiarton-Keppel District Airport is owned and operated by the Town South Bruce Peninsula and the Township of Keppel. Aircraft services include fuel (JetA, l00LL and 80/87), all oils, catering, hangars and tie-downs. Friendly, service-oriented staff are only too pleased to assist air travellers with after hours fuel, taxi, accommodation and restaurant arrangements. On-site camping is offered and the facility is moments away from all the wonders of the Bruce Peninsula - winter and summer! Coordination of customs officials is also offered. There is a pilot 'snooze' room, private shower and change room as well as a lounge available.
Tobermory Airport (NRA)
The airstrip at Tobermory has a paved ashphalt runway which is about 3180 feet in length and 75 feet wide. The runway lights operate automatically. Telephone and washroom facilities are located in the terminal building. It is owned and operated by the Municipality of the Northern Bruce Peninsula. Aviation fuel is available.
Located N45 14 W81 38 2.2SE 9degrees W
UTC-5(4) Elev 700' A5000 F-21 PF B-1 C-2 D-3,4,5
FLT PLN NOTAM FILE CYVV FSS W1 800-INFO-FSS
FUEL 100LL OIL All
Runway Data: 12(117 degrees)/30(297 degrees) 3180'x60' asphalt, threshold 30', displ 450'.
RCR Opr, no winter maintenance.
Lighting 12-(TE LO), 30-(TE LO) ARCAL-122.8 type J
COMM ATF unicom ltd hrs O/T tfc 122.8 -- 5NM 3700 ASL
Tel 519-596-2430
Owen Sound - Billy Bishop Airport (YOS)
The Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport is located 3.8 km east of Owen Sound on Highway 26. The 6000 square foot Terminal Building is one of the most modern municipal airport terminals in the Province of Ontario. The general public is welcome to visit our public lounge and watch a wide variety of aircraft take off and land. The General Avation Area contains private hangers built on City leased land. The Runway is 3932 feet by 75 feet and is fully lighted and served by a VOR/DME Instrument Approach. Canada Customs is available through the CANPASS Telephone Reporting system at 1-800-265-6233. Fueling services are also available.
You may contact the Airport Manager at: (519) 371-6936, or by mail at: R.R. #8, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 5W4.
Airport Services:
The Billy Bishop Flying Club offers a full range of Flight Training Services, Sightseeing Flights, Charter Service and Banner Towing from the facility. Whether you are an aviation enthusiast or an active Pilot, the Billy Bishop Flying Club welcomes you to the Airport. 519-372-1259
Email: cityadmin@city.owen-sound.on.ca
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