"A dead gull was found on Airpark property last month (November 2024). Because there was no obvious trauma, the bird was picked up with gloved hands, frozen, and sent to the Animal Health Centre which is part of the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Abbotsford, BC. Upon investigation, the gull was found "Positive for Influenza A virus, Type H5". This is more commonly known as "Bird Flu". Please report any future dead bird findings to Chris Hansen (call/text 250.702.7403) who will take care of disposal or transport to the Animal Health Centre, if required. Do not touch dead birds with your bare hands. Signed, Ray Henault, President".

....are reminders!

A. Respect our short runway, don't land long!

B. If you have an aircraft in an outside spot, please ensure tie-downs are secure, especially when storms are in the forecast.

Photos: 

C172 Runway overrun 18Nov2024

Ultralight Challenger blown over fence during storm, 20Nov2024

Please be aware that workmen and vehicles from Nelson Roofing will be accessing the Airpark from the South Gate, and crossing the runway at the first taxiway to the north to replace the roof on the gazebo along the walkway.

The company will be on and around the Airpark from early morning into the late afternoon on 31 October and 01 November.

Please be vigilant at the Airpark over the next couple of days.

Winner of the draw for a local flight, held at the CVEX August 25th. 2024 was Danielle Guiney, shown here with Airpark member and pilot Duane Dubyk.

In recognition of the Airpark's 60th. anniversary, we opened our gate to the public on Saturday Sep. 21st.

Several Airpark members had their aircraft on view. An information booth with historical photos dating back to the Airpark's birth in 1964 as well as a display board showing the various present-day activities the Airpark supports, were included.

Undoubtedly, the star attractions were the Pipistrel fully-electric training aircraft flown in from Campbell River (thanks Sealand Flight!) and the free ice cream for all (thanks Mo!)

With minimal advertising for the event attendance was somewhat sparse but as the compressed video below shows, a steady trickle of citizens did come through the gate for a look.

We appreciate the public's interest in our effort to reach out to the community and will consider making the Open House an annual event.

Winner of the draw for a sightseeing flight, held at the Airpark's Open House on Sep.21st, was Jody MacFarland shown here post-flight, along with fellow passenger Jaden Williams and Pilot and Airpark member Clint Mowbray.

Courtenay Airpark Static Display at the 2024 Comox Airshow

The Courtenay Airpark was invited by 19 Wing Comox to participate in the 2024 Comox Airshow, held on May 18th, 2024, with a static display of Airpark aircraft.

Six members of the Airpark flew their aircraft to 19 Wing on 17 May to park their aircraft in the assigned static display location. The aircraft included an RV-6, an RV-6A, a Sidewinder, a Cessna 185 on amphibious floats, a Cherokee II, and a Zenair 601. Sealand Flight also joined our group with their new Pipistrel Velis electric aircraft.

The group was visited by hundreds of Airshow visitors throughout Airshow Day on May 18^th, and was acknowledged by 19 Wing as a great addition to the static display lineup for the Airshow.

The Airpark participants proudly represented the Airpark at the Airshow, demonstrating the passion for aviation shared by our friends in uniform and promoting General Aviation in the Comox Valley.

The Airpark extends its congratulations to 19 Comox for the huge success of the 2024 Comox Airshow, and its thanks for the opportunity to participate in this event that also marked the 100^th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Ray Henault, President

A new e-bike stand with four positions, has been installed near the Airpark main gate (walkway, far side of boat launch). The Courtenay Airpark has no connection with this service other than to inform visiting pilots of this availability.

NOTE PARADROPS 16 MAY CANCELED 

The Comox Airshow occurs on Saturday, 18 May and will have an impact on Airpark operations from 16 to 18 May, inclusive.

On Thursday16 May, 19 Wing Comox will be doing a mass Search & Rescue Technician paradrop around 7:00 PM.  After the paradrop, a Cormorant from 19 Wing will land at Courtenay on the Runway, to pick up the jumpers.

On 17 and 18 May, we expect up to 12 aircraft to fly in and park at the Airpark for the Airshow. We have issued 12 PPRs to limit the numbers, but expect all visitor parking spaces to be used.

On 17 and 18 May, also note that the airspace within 10 NM of 19 Wing Comox will be closed from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

NOTE FOR VISITING PILOTS COMOX AIR SHOW 18May2024

Parking for visiting aircraft at CAH3 during the Comox Airshow on 17-18 May 2024 is limited to twelve outdoor parking spaces only. Parking will be authorized by PPR only, effective 0800PDT Friday 17May until 0800 Sunday 19May. Send requests to ppr.cah3@gmail.com or call 250-465-001. Notam will be published in due course.