S.I.R.Bernard Forestburg Airpark

The closure was a direct result of the death of its owner, founder, and operator. As a private airpark registered to an individual, its existence was dependent on him. Following his passing, the land was repurposed and the aerodrome was not maintained.

The site has been fully converted back to agricultural use. Current satellite imagery shows the area of the former runway is now part of a larger cultivated farm field, with visible patterns from farming equipment. While the faint outline of the strip is discernible from the air, it is no longer maintained or suitable for aircraft operations. A building that was likely a hangar still exists on the property but now functions as a standard agricultural shed. The land is privately owned.

S.I.R. Bernard Forestburg Airpark was a private aerodrome of local importance, established by and named after Sylvester Isidor Raymond Bernard, a local farmer and avid pilot. Its ICAO identifier, CA-1023, was assigned by NAV CANADA for a registered private aerodrome. According to the Canada Flight Supplement (circa 2006), it featured a single turf runway (11/29) with a length of 2,600 feet (792 meters). The airpark primarily handled private general aviation operations, serving as a base for the owner's light aircraft and likely those of other local pilots with permission. Its significance was tied to the personal passion for aviation of its founder rather than commercial or military operations.

There are zero known plans or prospects for reopening the airpark. Its official registration with Transport Canada has been cancelled, and the land has been fully integrated into farming operations by the current owners. The nearby public Forestburg Airport (CEF3), located just a few kilometers northwest, adequately serves the current aviation needs of the community, making the re-establishment of this private strip unnecessary and highly improbable.