The Camrose Flying Society was officially founded by the Chamber of Commerce in 1957. The Society leased a parcel of land 6km northwest of Camrose and developed the first turf airstrip in Camrose. Due to the high demand for the airport and zoning problems the airport was relocated in 1962 to its current location to the northeast of Camrose.
In 1970, the City of Camrose took over operation of the airport and the runway was reconstructed so that it was 800m (2625 feet)long. At the same time an apron and taxiway were added.
As part of a provincial incentive to improve aviation facilities throughout the province the runway was reoriented and paved by Alberta Transportation in 1976. A new terminal building was constructed in 1979, and runway lights and a fuel system were added.
In 1982 provincial funding provided the airport with a NDB and in 1985 a DME was added through federal sponsorship.
In 1994 a federal grant was obtained to extend the runway to 1372m (4500ft) and add a parallel taxiway.
Over the years Camrose has been a popular instrument approaches training location for the military and various civilian training organizations. In 1988 Camrose hosted the Canadian Aerobatic team as it trained for the weeks leading up to the 14th World Aerobatic Championships in Red Deer. In spite of recent provincial funding cut backs the City of Camrose is committed to maintaining a first class airport facility.
The Camrose Airport is an excellent facility with a recently extended, paved runway that is 1,372m (4,500ft) long and 30m (100ft) wide. The runway is lit from dusk until dawn.
The terminal building, constructed in 1979 is 1,900ft2 and home of the Camrose Flight Centre. The terminal provides 24 hour washroom, pilots lounge and telephone service.
The airport is maintained by the City of Camrose Public Works, which does all of the maintenance and repairs to the facility, clears the snow in winter and runs the 24 hour AVGAS facility.
The Airport offers free tie down space and parking. There are also a wide variety of hangar lots available for lease in all sizes and a mixture of services including: water, electricity, and gas.
The City of Camrose is proud of the Camrose Airport facility and works hard to achieve an excellent maintenance standard. We believe Camrose airport is the best Airport of its class in Canada.

Camrose Airport Offers:
A 4,500 by 100ft (1,372 by 30m)paved, lighted runway
Year round operation
A large terminal building with 24 hour phone and washroom access
NDB and DME
Published GPS approach
Aerobatic box
24 hour fuel access - Mastercard/Visa
Hangar lease space
Free tie-down space
An active Flying Club
An aircraft maintenance facility