Saint-Léonard (Cyr) Airport

The airport was a privately owned aerodrome ('PPR' - Prior Permission Required), and its closure was the result of a decision by its private owner. This is common for small, private airstrips and is typically driven by economic factors such as the high cost of maintenance, liability insurance, the owner's retirement, or a change in land use priorities. There is no evidence it was closed due to a major accident, safety mandate, or military conversion.

The physical asphalt runway remains clearly visible at the coordinates. However, it is permanently closed to all air traffic, which is visually indicated by large white 'X' markings painted on the runway thresholds. Satellite imagery shows the property is well-maintained, but there is no aviation infrastructure like hangars or fuel services remaining active. The site appears to be part of a private residential or agricultural property and has not been redeveloped for any other major commercial or industrial purpose.

Saint-Léonard (Cyr) Airport was a registered private aerodrome that served the local general aviation community. Its name, '(Cyr)', indicates it was likely owned and operated by the Cyr family, a prominent name in the region. The facility featured a 3,000-foot paved runway (08/26), which was suitable for a variety of light aircraft, from single-engine piston planes to light twins. Its operations were restricted to private, recreational, and possibly some small business-related flights. It never had scheduled commercial passenger or cargo service and its historical importance was confined to supporting private aviation in the immediate Saint-Léonard area.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Saint-Léonard (Cyr) Airport. The town of Saint-Léonard is already served by the public Saint-Léonard Airport (IATA: YSL, ICAO: CYSL), which is located just a few kilometers to the southwest and has superior facilities. The existence of this public airport makes the reactivation of a small, private strip redundant and economically unfeasible. Reopening would require a significant private investment to meet modern Transport Canada standards and recertification, making it highly improbable.