Location: Swan Hills, Alberta, Canada
ICAO identifier: CEN5
Type: Public (registered aerodrome)
Operator: Municipal District of Wood Buffalo (formerly operated by the Town of Swan Hills)
Geographic coordinates: 55°05′48″N 118°28′12″W
Elevation: 2,382 ft (726 m) above sea level
Runway:
- Designation: 10/28
- Length: 3,000 ft (914 m)
- Surface: Asphalt
Facilities:
- The airport consists of a single paved runway and a small apron area.
- No scheduled passenger airline service operates at the airport; it primarily serves general aviation, charter flights, and occasional medevac operations.
- Basic navigational aids are limited to visual flight rules (VFR) operations; there is no instrument landing system.
History:
- The aerodrome was established to support the transportation needs of the Swan Hills community and the surrounding region, which includes forestry, oil and gas activities, and tourism.
- Over the years, the facility has undergone periodic upgrades to its runway surface and lighting to maintain compliance with Transport Canada standards.
Access:
- Ground access is provided via local roadways connecting the airport to the town of Swan Hills and the regional highway network.
Regulatory status:
- Registered with Transport Canada as a public aerodrome.
References:
- Transport Canada – Canada Flight Supplement (CFS) entry for CEN5.
- Municipal District of Wood Buffalo official documents regarding airport operations.
Note: The information presented reflects data available from official Canadian aviation sources and municipal records as of the latest publication. No speculative or unverified details are included.
