🇨🇦 Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport (CNF4) is a publicly accessible civil airport located in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. Owned by the City of Kawartha Lakes and operated by The Loomex Group, it is a Transport Canada registered facility.

• Location and Basic Runway Information: The airport is situated approximately 2 kilometers west-northwest of Lindsay, at 3187 Highway 35 North. It features two runways:
• A primary paved asphalt runway (13/31) measuring 3508 x 75 feet (1069 x 23 meters).
• A secondary grass runway (03/21) measuring 2666 x 50 feet.
• The airport's elevation is between 882 and 895 feet (269-273 meters) above sea level.

• Known Uses: Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport supports various aviation activities, including general private aviation, and houses WM Aero for flight training and maintenance. It is a crucial facility for Ornge air ambulance evacuations, being the only such airport between Minden and Peterborough. The airport is also a CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) designated port of entry for Canpass holders and provides 24-hour self-service 100LL and JetA fuel.

• Historical Significance: Development of the airport commenced in 1962, with the Town of Lindsay leasing land for its operation in 1963. By 1982, its runway was capable of accommodating larger aircraft such as the Douglas DC-3. The City of Kawartha Lakes assumed operational responsibility in 2001 after a period of lease agreement.