Agnes Lake Airport

Economic and logistical obsolescence. The airport was a private airstrip built and operated by Amoco Canada Petroleum Company Ltd. for its specific oil sands projects. The closure was a result of evolving transportation logistics in the Athabasca region, the centralization of air traffic to the larger and better-equipped Fort McMurray International Airport (CYMM), and corporate restructuring that made the small, single-purpose airstrip redundant.

The airport is completely abandoned and decommissioned. Satellite imagery of the coordinates confirms the site's location, showing the faint but clear outline of the former runway. The gravel strip is now heavily overgrown with grass, shrubs, and young trees as it is being reclaimed by the surrounding boreal forest. There are no visible signs of any remaining buildings, hangars, or other aviation infrastructure.

Agnes Lake Airport was a private aerodrome that served as a vital logistical hub for Amoco Canada's oil sands operations. Located approximately 26 nautical miles north of Fort McMurray, it featured a 3,500-foot by 100-foot gravel runway (14/32). Its primary function was to transport personnel, contractors, and essential supplies to and from remote exploration and production sites. It played a key role in the development phase of oil projects in the area before more extensive road networks and centralized airport facilities were established.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Agnes Lake Airport. The site is remote, the land has been reclaimed by nature, and the original corporate need for it no longer exists. The region's aviation needs are comprehensively served by Fort McMurray International Airport. The significant cost required to clear the land, rebuild the runway, and install modern infrastructure makes its reactivation economically unfeasible and highly improbable.