Bar River Airport (YEB)

Echo Bay, CA 🇨🇦 Small Airport

ICAO

CPF2

IATA

YEB

Elevation

591 ft

Region

CA-ON

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Airport Information

GPS Code: CPF2

Local Code: CPF2

Location: 46.421233° N, -84.096478° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

Keywords: PF2

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Bar River Airport (CPF2) in Echo Bay, Ontario, primarily serves general aviation and is home to Springer Aerospace Ltd., an aircraft maintenance and repair organization. Traveler reviews are limited and mostly from general aviation pilots, suggesting a focus on operational aspects rather than commercial passenger experience. Overall sentiment leans positive for specific operational advantages, but highlights a lack of typical passenger amenities.

What Travelers Love
  • Reasonable Fuel Prices & No Fees: Pilots have consistently praised the very reasonable fuel prices and the absence of landing or parking fees.
  • Exceptional Service: Staff are noted for being helpful and capable service attendants, even offering transportation assistance for pilots.
  • Aircraft Maintenance Facilities: The airport hosts an excellent mechanical and paint shop (Springer Aerospace), catering to commercial and private operators.
  • Private, Accessible Airfield: It's described as a "great little place to stop" for general aviation, offering a welcoming atmosphere for pilots.
Common Complaints
  • Runway Conditions: There have been historical concerns about runway conditions, with some reports of bumpiness, particularly on Runway 36-18, although one reviewer suggested this might be exaggerated.
  • Limited Amenities: As a small, privately-owned airport focused on maintenance, it lacks traditional terminal facilities and amenities like restaurants, rental car counters on-site, or a courtesy car (as noted in an older review).
  • No Customs Services: FltPlan.com explicitly states that customs services are not available at CPF2. While some sources associate "YEB" (Bar River's IATA code) with estimated security and immigration wait times, this likely pertains to a different airport with the same IATA code, as Bar River is a small private facility.

Bar River Airport (CPF2) is best suited for general aviation pilots and those utilizing Springer Aerospace's maintenance services, who appreciate its operational benefits like low costs and dedicated service. Travelers seeking a full-service commercial airport experience with amenities, security screening, and customs clearance would need to consider other options.

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
11/29 2850 ft 50 ft ASP Active
18/36 4415 ft 75 ft ASP Active

Type Description Frequency
CNTR TORONTO CNTR 132.65 MHz
RCO LONDON RDO 122.5 MHz
UNIC ATF/UNICOM 122.8 MHz

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