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North Battleford Airport

North Battleford Airport, (IATA: YQW, ICAO: CYQW), is located 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) east of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada.


North Battleford Airport
North Battleford Airport.

North Battleford Airport
  • IATA: YQW
  • ICAO: CYQW
  • WMO: 71876
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator City of North Battleford
Location North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Time zone CST (UTC−06:00)
Elevation  AMSL 1,799 ft / 548 m
Coordinates 52°46′09″N
108°14′40″W
Map

Location in Saskatchewan

Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
06/24
2,572
784
Asphalt
12/30
5,000
1,524
Asphalt
Statistics (2006)
Aircraft movements
9
Source: Canada Flight Supplement
Environment Canada
Movements from Statistics Canada

History

World War II

It was built during World War II as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and known as RCAF Station North Battleford.

The station hosted the Royal Air Force's No. 35 Service Flying Training School RAF from 4 September 1941 to 25 February 1944, and then No. 13 Service Flying Training School RCAF until 30 March 1945. Relief airfields were located at Brada and Hamlin.

Aerodrome Information

In approximately 1942 the aerodrome was listed as RCAF & D of T Aerodrome - North Battleford at 52°46′N 108°16′W with a variation of 22 degrees east and elevation of 1,787 ft (545 m). Six runways were listed as follows:

Runway Name Length Width Surface
16/34
2,700 ft (820 m)
100 ft (30 m)
Hard surfaced
16/34
2,700 ft (820 m)
100 ft (30 m)
Hard surfaced
12/30
2,700 ft (820 m)
100 ft (30 m)
Hard surfaced
12/30
3,000 ft (910 m)
100 ft (30 m)
Hard surfaced
6/24
2,900 ft (880 m)
100 ft (30 m)
Hard surfaced
6/24
2,700 ft (820 m)
100 ft (30 m)
Hard surfaced

Relief landing field – Brada

A Relief Landing field for RCAF Station North Battleford was located approximately 7 mi (11 km) south-east. The site was located east of the community of Brada, Saskatchewan. The Relief field was constructed in the typical triangular pattern.

In approximately 1942 the aerodrome was listed as RCAF Aerodrome - Brada, Saskatchewan at 52°43′N 108°07′W with a variation of 21 degrees 30' east and elevation of 1,830 ft (560 m). Though listed as a turf all way field, three runways were listed as follows
Runway Name Length Width Surface
16/34
3,300 ft (1,000 m)
---'
Turf
10/28
3,300 ft (1,000 m)
---'
Turf
4/22
3,300 ft (1,000 m)
---'
Turf

A review of Google Maps on 7 June 2018 shows no visibility of the airfield at the listed coordinates.

Postwar (1945-2010)

Postwar it became known as North Battleford (Cameron McIntosh) after Cameron Ross McIntosh. It was transferred from Transport Canada to the City of North Battleford on January 1, 1997.

In April 2010 a contract was awarded for renovations to the air terminal building.

Present (2010- )

The North Battleford Gliding Centre, a Royal Canadian Air Cadet gliding centre, stores its gliders outside in permanent tie downs, and has office space in a trailer. The gliding centre conducts winch and air-tow operations in both the spring and the fall. The gliding centre currently operates two gliders, Number 2 (C-GCLS) and Number 10 (C-GRFQ); one winch, and one Bellanca Scout Towplane #5 (C-GBAZ).


North Battleford Airport
North Battleford Airport.

Terminal building

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General Info
Country Canada
ICAO ID CYQW
Latitude 52.769167
52° 46' 09.00" N
Longitude -108.243610
108° 14' 37.00" W
Elevation 1799 feet
548 meters
Type Civil
Magnetic Variation 013° E (01/06)
Beacon Yes
Operating Agency MUNICIPAL
Alternate Name CAMERON MCINTOSH


Communications
EDMONTON RDO 123.375
295.0
MF 122.1


Runways
ID
Dimensions Surface PCN ILS
06/24 2565 x 50 feet
782 x 15 meters
ASPHALT 010FDZT NO
12/30 5000 x 150 feet
1524 x 46 meters
ASPHALT 020FDYT NO


Navaids
Type ID Name Channel Freq Distance From Field Bearing From Navaid
NDB QW NORTH BATTLEFORD - 302 3.9 NM 106.4


Supplies/Equipment
Fuel Jet B, Wide cut turbine fuel, Without icing inhibitor.

100/130 MIL Spec, low lead, aviation gasoline (BLUE)

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