Goose River Airport

Economic and operational. The airport was a private aerodrome operated by Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) to support its oil and gas operations in the Goose River field. It was likely closed after the specific project it served was completed, became uneconomical, or when logistical needs were consolidated or shifted to ground transportation or other regional airports.

Abandoned and unmaintained. Current satellite imagery shows the runway outline is still visible but is completely overgrown with grass, shrubs, and small trees, rendering it unserviceable. Any associated buildings or temporary support structures have been removed. The site is being slowly reclaimed by the surrounding boreal forest.

The airport's significance was purely industrial and logistical. It was not open for public use. It served as a private hub for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL), facilitating the efficient transport of personnel, executives, and high-priority cargo to and from the remote Goose River oil and gas facilities. According to the 2006 Canada Flight Supplement, it featured a 4000-foot by 100-foot gravel runway (08/26), capable of handling rugged turboprop charter aircraft commonly used in the resource sector, such as the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter or DHC-8 Dash 8.

None known. There are no public announcements or corporate plans indicating any prospect of reopening the airport. Reopening would require significant capital investment to clear and resurface the runway, re-establish infrastructure, and meet modern certification standards. Such an investment is highly improbable without a new, large-scale industrial project in the immediate vicinity requiring dedicated air access.