Barker's Point Aerodrome

The aerodrome was rendered obsolete and superseded by the construction of a larger, more modern airport during World War II for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP). This new facility, which became the current Fredericton International Airport (YFC), was better equipped with longer, paved runways to handle larger post-war aircraft and growing passenger demand. Trans-Canada Air Lines (the precursor to Air Canada) moved all its operations to the new airport in 1951, leading to the decline and eventual closure of Barker's Point.

The site of the former aerodrome has been completely redeveloped and is now unrecognizable as an airport. The land is occupied by a mix of residential subdivisions, the Barker's Point Elementary School, light industrial businesses, and recreational fields. The alignment of the former main runway is partially traced by modern roads, including Goodine Street and Kimble Drive. There are no remaining aviation facilities or structures.

Barker's Point Aerodrome was Fredericton's first official municipal airport, established in the early 1930s. It was the primary hub for the city's early airmail and passenger services, notably served by Trans-Canada Air Lines. During World War II, it played a role as a relief landing field for the No. 2 Elementary Flying Training School, part of the BCATP, whose main base was the newly constructed airfield across the river. Its historical importance lies in being the foundation of aviation in New Brunswick's capital city before being replaced by the current international airport.

There are zero plans or prospects for reopening the aerodrome. The land has been fully and permanently repurposed for urban development, making a return to aviation use impossible.