Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport
Script error: No such module "redirect hatnote". Template:Infobox airport Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport (Template:Comma separated entries), commonly known as Parry Sound Airport, is a Regional airport located in Seguin Township within the District of Parry Sound in Ontario, Canada. It is used by Civil aviation, Air ambulances, Hydro One Helicopters, the Ontario Provincial Police, and Search & rescue.[1] It is located Template:Convert southeast of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.
This airport has served both the Parry Sound community and as a passage to the north since 1979. Located just north of the top of Lake Joseph, it also offers a fuel and rest point for pilots of smaller aircraft in the cottage country area. The airport offers food from its Wings Cafe, an addition since 2006.[2]
History
1970s
Construction of the airport began in the 1970s. Commencing in 1978, the airport's development took shape and it was officially opened to the public in the spring of 1979. At that time, it had a Template:Cvt runway, a Template:Cvt apron, and a connecting taxiway. There was an access road and a float plane base located at Robert's Lake. [3]
1980s
In 1981, the airport underwent an upgrade with the installation of medium-intensity airfield lighting. This allowed for flights to take place during low-light conditions.[3]
The terminal building was constructed in 1983. The following year, in 1984, the airport underwent a master plan that would guide further development.[3]
In 1985, the airport's runway underwent a significant extension, adding an additional Template:Cvt to its length. This extension allowed larger aircraft to land and take off. Additionally, a non-directional beacon was installed on the extended runway centerline.[3]
2023
In 2023, the airport further expanded & widened their runway to 100' x 4,900', and updated their runway and approach lighting. The official opening ceremony was on September 9th, 2023.