Kitchner Lake Water Aerodrome

The closure was not due to a singular event like an accident or military conversion. The most probable reason is economic and operational: the cessation of the business that sponsored and used the aerodrome. Such sites are typically registered by a specific fly-in fishing lodge, hunting outfitter, or exploration company. When that entity ceases operations, moves its base, or no longer requires a registered landing area, the aerodrome is de-registered and officially closed.

The site has reverted to its natural state as a remote lake within Tatlatui Provincial Park. The 'aerodrome' itself was simply a designated water landing area; any associated infrastructure, like a dock or cabin, may be derelict or have been removed. The lake is used for wilderness recreation, including fishing and canoeing, by visitors who access the park. While the registered aerodrome is closed, it is still physically and legally possible for floatplanes to land on the lake on an ad-hoc basis, provided they comply with Canadian aviation regulations and BC Parks policies for aircraft landings in protected areas.

The aerodrome's significance was purely functional and localized. It served as a vital air access point for floatplanes into the extremely remote wilderness of Tatlatui Provincial Park. Operations would have involved small float-equipped aircraft, such as the de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Cessna 185 Skywagon, or similar bush planes. These aircraft would have transported anglers, hunters, hikers, and supplies to a lodge or outfitter camp on or near Kitchner Lake. It was a gateway for high-end wilderness tourism, not a public or commercial transport hub.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Kitchner Lake Water Aerodrome. To be reopened, a new proponent (such as a commercial tourism operator) would need to establish a base on the lake and complete the rigorous process of registering the site with Transport Canada and Nav Canada. This would also require permits and approvals from BC Parks. Given the high cost, regulatory complexity, and the niche market for such a remote operation, the prospect of reopening is considered extremely low.