Innisfail/Big Bend Aerodrome
Airport in near Innisfail, Alberta
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Innisfail Aerodrome (Big Bend Airport[2]) (TC LID: CEM4) is located beside Alberta Highway 54, 3.9 nautical miles (7.2 km; 4.5 mi) northwest of Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.
Innisfail Aerodrome Innisfail/Big Bend Aerodrome | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | Innisfail Flying Club | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Red Deer County, near Innisfail, Alberta | ||||||||||||||||||
| Time zone | Alberta Time (UTC−06:00) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 3,017 ft (920 m) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 52°04′43″N 114°01′39″W | ||||||||||||||||||
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  CEM4 Location in Alberta | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Source: Canada Flight Supplement[1] | |||||||||||||||||||
The aerodrome, managed by the Innisfail Flying Club since 1986,[2] offers one asphalt runway (17/35) equipped with night landing lights.[1] The two other runway surfaces (04/22 and 10/28), used during World War II, are in rough condition.[citation needed] There are several hangars at the aerodrome and room for more development.[citation needed] It is host to many activities year-round, including a glider club, the Innisfail Flying Club and a skydiving training facility.
History
The aerodrome was opened in 1941 as a relief landing field for the Royal Canadian Air Force as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Under the direction of General Robert Murray its primary purpose was a training facility for the No. 36 Service Flying Training School (SFTS) located at RCAF Station Penhold.[2]
In approximately 1942 the aerodrome was listed at 52°05′N 114°02′W with a Var. 24.5 degrees E and elevation of 2,975 feet (907 m). Three runways were listed as follows:[3]
| Runway name | Length | Width | Surface |
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| 4/22 | 3,025 feet (922 m) | 100 feet (30 m) | Hard surfaced |
| 16/34 | 3,025 feet (922 m) | 100 feet (30 m) | Hard surfaced |
| 10/28 | 3,025 feet (922 m) | 100 feet (30 m) | Hard surfaced |
Activities
Innisfail Flying Club
The Innisfail Flying Club holds monthly meetings on the third Thursday of every month. The current club president is Shane Cockreill.
The Central Alberta Gliding & Soaring Club
The Central Alberta Gliding & Soaring Club is active, and operates gliders at Innisfail on weekends during the summer.[4]
Alberta Skydive Central
Alberta Skydive Central offers experienced tandem and IAD instructors.[5]
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