Kaybob South Airport

The closure was primarily for economic and logistical reasons following a change in corporate ownership. When Paramount Resources acquired the Kaybob South assets from Chevron in 2017, they likely consolidated their transportation logistics. Maintaining a private airport is a significant operational expense and liability. With the public-use Fox Creek Airport (CED4) located only about 35 km away, it was more cost-effective for the new operator to use that existing facility for crew changes and air transport needs rather than continue maintaining a private airstrip.

The airport is permanently closed and decommissioned. Current satellite imagery shows the runway is still visible but is unmaintained, with vegetation encroaching on the surface and no markings to indicate it is active. The site is no longer used for any aviation purposes. The adjacent Kaybob South Gas Plant remains operational under the ownership of Paramount Resources, but the former airport grounds are now dormant industrial land.

Kaybob South Airport was a private aerodrome that served as a critical piece of infrastructure for the Kaybob South Gas Plant, one of Alberta's significant natural gas processing facilities. For decades, it was operated by Chevron Canada to support its extensive operations in the region. The airport's primary function was to facilitate the efficient movement of personnel (workers, contractors, and executives) and time-sensitive, high-priority cargo to and from the remote plant location. Its gravel runway, approximately 1,524 meters (5,000 feet) in length, was capable of handling large turboprop aircraft such as the de Havilland Canada Dash 8, which was a workhorse for oil and gas crew change flights from hubs like Edmonton and Calgary. The airport was vital for minimizing travel time and ensuring the continuous operation of the gas plant.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Kaybob South Airport. The logistical need for a private airstrip at this specific location has been superseded by more economical alternatives. The current operator utilizes a combination of ground transportation and the nearby, well-maintained public Fox Creek Airport. Given the significant cost of recertifying, maintaining, and operating a private airport, its reopening is considered highly improbable.