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Frequency: 122.2mhz Elevation: 729' above sea level Runway 05: 5021'x150' ashphalt Runway 11/29: 3100'x100' gravel ~ We offer free overnight tie-downs when you stay with us ~ Gas Discount: the only airport in the area that offers a discount on fuel purchases! When you purchase 100 low-lead fuel at the Wiarton airport, and pay with cash*, you receive a discount of 5 cents per litre! That's a total savings of $4.00 on 80 litres! *the term cash refers to cheque or cash money please note that as of September 17, 2004 DEBIT CARD PURCHASES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR GAS DISCOUNT The Building: click on images for full-size view  airport terminal building The airport was built by the Federal Government in 1948 as an emergency field on the Toronto/Winnipeg corridor. It was maintained and staffed by Ottawa until 1996 when the airport was handed over to the local municipalities. When the local Townships of (then Wiarton) and Keppel took over the airport, an Airport Board was formed and they retained a professional manager to run the operation. The Terminal building is classic Governmental institution, but we are gradually making changes to make the place more flyer friendly. We also have a meeting room available for small gatherings of 40 or less people. Kitchen and washroom facilities are adjacent. See picture of meeting room at the bottom of this page, for more information on rental please contact the airport. The Lobby: click on images for full-size view  our reception desk/information area; Bruce Peninsula Helicopter office Upon entering our airport, you will find yourself in the lobby. Greeting you from his place on the wall is our mascot, Wiarton Willie. In the lobby you will find brochures about the area, as well as information on places to stay. To the left of you are men and ladies washroom facilities. The area to your right is "under construction", awaiting our Eileen Vollick display. Past the washrooms, to your left you will see the stairs that lead to the Rooftop Café, Pilot's Lounge, Weather Station, and Meeting Room. Pilot Lounge: click on images for full-size view  rest area of pilots lounge Tired after a long flight? Why not refresh and rejuvenate yourself in our newly created pilot lounge, complete with washroom and shower facilities? Our lounge, located on the second floor of the building, is perfect for grabbing a quick shower, nap, washroom break, or TV show in between flights. It's also a perfect spot for reading or just sitting and resting for awhile before you head back home. Rooftop Café: click on image for full-size view  the Rooftop Cafe, ready for another busy day! Drop in for a speciality coffee and locally-grown/organic meal on your next visit to CYVV! MIMI's Rooftop Café & Coffee Bar is located on the second floor of the Terminal Building and boasts great food, a super-friendly staff, and a great view while you dine! Opt for the all-day breakfast, try out one of the meals on their ever-changing menu, or just stop in for a quick muffin. Check out full details on their website! The Weather Office: click on images for full-size view  Weather Office Expert Ken Sawatzky takes a break to pose for the camera The Weather Office, also upstairs, is manned 24/7 by a weather expert. Weather information is collected every hour on the hour and disseminated to NAV Canada from here. The Management Team: click on images for full photo   left, Airport Manager Doug Sykes, right, Assistant Manager Doug Furness. What can we say about these guys except that they're GREAT!?! Our Terrific Volunteers: click on images for full-size view  (2002) In the meeting room, members of FOTA/COPA Flight #68, clockwise from back left, (seated): Captain Harold Fry, Ken Scott, Glenn Goodyear, (standing) Bob White, (seated) Ron Johannesson, Peter Bulmer, Brian Reis, Howard Anderson, Wes Beacock, Monty Bennett, Ross Cruickshank, and Bob Dolphin. It was clear when the municipalities took over the airport that their pockets were not as deep as those of the Federal Government, so the community came together to provide support and formed a group called "The Friends of the Airport". On Sunday, February 11, 1996, FOTA was formed. Two years later, in 1998, a COPA (Canadian Operators & Pilots Association) Flight (Flight #68) was also formed at Wiarton. Subsequently, as both groups are nuts about airplanes and flying, they amalgamated under one banner. We are quite proud of our group, (current membership of 28) since the beginning of FOTA on February 11, 1996, they have put in an AMAZING total of over 10,000 hours of volunteer time, and are still going strong! So when you fly in and see someone cutting grass or tending to some other maintenance item, chances are that he/she is a volunteer. When you are taxiing to the apron, give them a wave, they (and our management) will be only too happy to assist. Communication Towers: (click on images for full-size view)
NAV Canada workers have erected three new 90 foot communication towers in front of our terminal building. This is an upgrade to their original towers which will be taken down after the new ones are activated. |
