Saint Georges Airstrip

The closure was due to redundancy and economic non-viability. The airstrip was originally built as a satellite field for the massive Ernest Harmon Air Force Base (now Stephenville International Airport, CYJT). Once the war ended and the main base was later converted to a full-service civilian airport just 15 km away, the smaller, less-equipped St. George's strip became obsolete and was not needed to serve the region.

The site has been fully repurposed and integrated into the town of St. George's. The former runway's path is now a paved local road named 'Seal Rocks Road'. The land immediately surrounding the old runway has been developed with residential homes and some light commercial or industrial buildings. The original outline of the airstrip is still clearly visible from satellite imagery, but it is no longer a functional aviation facility in any capacity.

The Saint Georges Airstrip was constructed during World War II by the United States Army Air Forces. Its primary role was to serve as an auxiliary and emergency landing strip for the Ernest Harmon Air Force Base. This was a common practice for major airbases during the war, providing an alternative landing site in case the main runways were damaged, blocked, or experiencing localized bad weather. It would have handled military aircraft of the era. After the war, its military importance vanished, and it saw only minimal, if any, use for general aviation before being abandoned.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the airstrip. Reopening is considered infeasible and unnecessary due to the complete redevelopment of the land with roads and buildings. Furthermore, the nearby Stephenville International Airport (CYJT) has extensive infrastructure, including a 10,000-foot runway, and more than adequately serves all aviation needs for the entire region.