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Cranes-6th. Street Bridge Project (Pilot advisory information only).

From 15 Jan. 2026 until approx. 15 Apr. 2026, one or two cranes, max height 160ft, will be in position near river, between end of 6th. St. and Simms Park in support of this project. Position is approx. 4000ft. from approach end of runway 13 and slightly south of centreline. Cranes will operate 0700-1900 PST/PDT. Booms will have red beacon and are not assessed as posing flight safety risk.

COURTENAY AIRPARK TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS TO FLIGHT OPERATIONS "RUNWAY CLOSURE"

Further to the Project Watershed Update provided to all concerned on December 1st, 2025, it has been confirmed that the Kus-kus-sum Wall Removal Project, being conducted in partnership with the K’ómoks First Nation and the City of Courtenay, will commence on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 (weather and tides permitting).

As previously outlined, Pacific Pile and Marine will remove the wall using a barge and crane in the Courtenay River, directly northwest of the threshold on Runway 13. The area includes the waterway used by Airpark and visitor floatplanes.

Removal operations will take place using a lighted boom extending 180 to 190 feet above the water. Due to flight safety risks posed by this obstacle, Runway 13/31 at the Airpark, and the waterway, will be closed from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, for the duration of the project, which is expected to take at least one month.

When not in use, the barge will be tied up near the 17th Street bridge, with the lighted boom partially lowered.There will be no restrictions to normal flying operations outside contractor work hours and on Sundays, and white X’s will be installed alongside the runway thresholds to warn unaware visitors.
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Helicopter operations will be permitted throughout in accordance with published arrival and departure procedures. A NOTAM summarizing these restrictions will be published shortly, and any changes will be published if and when they occur.
Thank you for your cooperation in support of this valued restoration project.

Ray Henault, President, Courtenay Airpark Association

CAUTION...Flocks of birds from nearby lagoon may congregate on runway, especially during Fall & Winter.

CAH3

ATF 123.35 1500 ASL 3 NM exc Comox CZ
Elev 9 ASL
Cct 800 ASL

PRO:

ALL ARR FR SW. JOIN OVERHEAD FR SW AND CROSS MIDFIELD AT 800 ASL. CHECK WINDS PRIOR TO JOINING DOWNWIND (SEE CAUTION). CIRCUIT ALT 800 ASL. RGT HAND CIRCUITS RWY 31 (CAR 602.96).

NOISE: AVOID BUILT-UP AREAS. SEE COMOX VTPC. TOUCH AND GO PPR.

HELI: MEDIUM AND HVY-LIFT WHEEL EQUIPPED HELI INTENDING TO USE THE AIR AMBULANCE/EMERG SVC HELIPAD USE RWY FOR TKOF/LDG THEN TAXI TO/FR HELIPAD. MEDIUM AND HVY-LIFT SKID EQUIPPED HELI PRKG ON MAIN RAMP ONLY. .

CAUTION:  LCL WIND CONDS VARIABLE. DO NOT RELY ON REPORTED WIND FROM COMOX ATC

Remain clear of ridge to N (noise abatement)

Access to Float Plane Dock.

Gate can be opened from dock side. Gate code for lock is available to Airpark members in the Members Area Forum, pilots arriving at the dock should note code on exit or see notice in Pilots Lounge. Note: If wrong code is entered, press 'C' to clear, then re-enter code.

Aircraft Operations/Noise Abatement.

 The earliest time we have recommended over the years as a target for the start of aircraft operations at the Airpark is 8:00 AM. The exception to that guideline is that anyone needing to take off earlier (it should be the exception) should not do so before 7:00 AM, and should not return to the Airpark before 8:00 AM (unless it is an emergency). In the spirit of being good "corporate citizens", we have also recommended that Airpark members avoid doing multiple circuits at the Airpark. The exception to this guideline is Sealand Flight, which occasionally needs to do multiple circuits for pilot training. 

In closing, all Airpark and visiting pilots are also reminded that flying operations are "day-only, VFR”, except for Air Ambulance and other helicopters equipped with night vision devices.

Helicopter Operations

Medium and heavy-lift helicopters, normally wheel-equipped and intending to use the Air Ambulance/Emergency Services helipad at the Courtenay Airpark, are directed to use the main runway for takeoff and landing and to taxi to/from the helipad to minimize the effects of rotorwash on adjacent hangars. Skid-equipped helicopters in the same class are advised to use the main ramp only for parking. Caution on the effects of rotorwash at all times.

Airpark Winter Operations

The Flight Supplement states 'NO winter maintenance'. So in case of snow/ice on the airfield, do not expect any clearing to be undertaken. We also do not publish Notams unless it gets really bad or will appear to close the field for extended periods. Please check runway conditions before flight, if in doubt.

Bottom line: Use at your own risk!

Caution! Helicopter Operations & Rotorwash/Downwash

We have two helos based at our field and often have heavier aircraft such as S76 as visitors. The dangers to light aircraft from flying through rotor wash or from downwash are well established.

Watch the video below to see the result of a pilot encountering the wake turbulence caused by a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at 27 seconds into the video...

The Real Dangers of Encountering Rotor Wash