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Arnprior Airport

Coordinates: 45°24′50″N 076°21′57″W / 45.41389°N 76.36583°W / 45.41389; -76.36583
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Arnprior Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorArnprior Airport Commission
LocationArnprior, Ontario
Time zoneEST (UTC−05:00)
 • Summer (DST)EDT (UTC−04:00)
Elevation AMSL355 ft / 108 m
Coordinates45°24′50″N 076°21′57″W / 45.41389°N 76.36583°W / 45.41389; -76.36583
WebsiteOfficial site
Map
CNP3 is located in Southern Ontario
CNP3
CNP3
Location in Southern Ontario
CNP3 is located in Canada
CNP3
CNP3
CNP3 (Canada)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
10/28 3,937 1,200 Asphalt
16/34 2,360 719 Gravel

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

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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

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The Arnprior Airport is currently home to Chapman Aviation (Flight training and AMO - full maintenance services), Parachute Ottawa, and Vintage Wings of Canada.

Services

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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

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Arnprior Water Aerodrome (TC LID: CNB5), is attached to CNP3. Docks and trailer services available as well.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
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