Buffalo Aerodrome

Economic reasons and lack of use. Buffalo Aerodrome was a small, private airstrip in a very remote location. Such aerodromes are typically built to support specific industrial activities, such as oil and gas exploration or large-scale ranching. The closure was most likely due to the conclusion of the project it was built to support, or it was no longer economically viable for the private owner to maintain, insure, and operate the facility.

The site is completely abandoned and the land has reverted to its natural state as prairie grassland. Satellite imagery clearly shows the faint outline of the former north-south runway, but it is entirely overgrown with grass and shrubs, making it unusable. There are no hangars, terminals, or any other airport infrastructure remaining on the site. The land appears to be used for cattle grazing or is simply undeveloped land adjacent to energy infrastructure.

The aerodrome's significance was purely local and industrial. It was a private, unregistered airstrip that did not serve the public. Its primary function is believed to have been supporting the natural gas industry, which is prevalent in that region of Alberta. Operations would have consisted of light charter aircraft (such as a Cessna 208, Piper Navajo, or Beechcraft King Air) transporting personnel, surveyors, and light cargo to and from the remote gas fields. The single runway was gravel or turf, suitable only for STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) or bush-style aircraft.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Buffalo Aerodrome. The original economic driver for its existence is gone, and there is no nearby population to support a public airport. The land is privately owned, and its revival would require a significant new industrial or private interest, which is highly unlikely.