Arnprior Airport (TC LID: CNP3) is a registered aerodrome located adjacent to and south of the town of Arnprior, Ontario, Canada directly behind the former Arnprior Aerospace Inc. (formerly Boeing Canada Technology).
The aerodrome serves chiefly general aviation traffic, including private and commercial pilots, ORNGE, Hydro One, and the Ontario Provincial Police. The Canadian Forces also use the aerodrome.
History
During World War II, the airport hosted No. 3 Flying Instructor School for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Arnprior/South Renfrew Municipal Airport was the original location of the National Research Council of Canada Flight Research Laboratory until 1954 when it moved to its current location at the Ottawa International Airport in Ottawa.
Currently
The Arnprior Airport is currently home to Chapman Aviation (Flight training and AMO - full maintenance services), Parachute Ottawa, and Vintage Wings of Canada.
Services
AVGAS (100LL), Jet fuels (JET A) available 24/7. Tie downs (transient and long-term), full aviation maintenance facility on the field. Courtesy vehicle available with reservation. Area navigation (RNAV) approaches both 10/28, and grass strip available on east side of 16/34--rolled yearly.
Float planes
Arnprior Water Aerodrome (TC LID: CNB5), is attached to CNP3. Docks and trailer services available as well.
See also
- List of airports in the Ottawa area
- List of British Commonwealth Air Training Plan facilities in Canada
References
External links
- Media related to Arnprior Airport at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Page about this airport on COPA's Places to Fly airport directory
- Chapman Aviation Ltd. - Flight Instruction, Sightseeing, and Charters
- Chapman Aircraft Service Ltd. - Aircraft Maintenance
