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Aeronautical coordinates hard runway (CSC3)

  1. Operator: Drummond économique aéroport Drummondville

    Phone: 819‑472‑1011
    Fax: 819‑472‑4291

    Registered airport

  2. N45 50 37 W72 23 51 4ESE 15W

    Elevation: 368 ASL

  3. 06/24 6003′ X 100′ asphalt*

    *Limited maintenance in winter.

  4. 06‑AS (TE HI) P1 24‑AS (TE HI) P1 ARCAL‑122.8 K type

  5. MF 5NM 3400’ASL

  6. NDB Y8 401 (L) N45 50 50 W72 23 56

Terms explanation

Reference

  • N45 50 37 W72 23 51 / 4 nautical miles (NM) East‑Southeast of the city
  • Magnetic declination 15 West (2013)
  • Elevation 368 ASL (above sea level)
  • Time zone: 5(4)

Public facilities

  • Available at the airfield: phone
  • Available within 5 nautical miles (NM) of the airfield: catering, cab, medical service, accommodation, car rental, Wi‑Fi

Customs

  • Available for general aviation
    • Note: maximum capacity 15 passengers and crew, including suitcases
  • Phone 888‑226‑7277
  • Hours of operation: 1330‑2130z Monday to Friday
  • Closed on statutory holidays

Flight preparation

  • FIC (Flight Information Centre) Quebec City 866‑GOMÉTÉO or 866‑WXBRIEF (toll‑free in Canada) or 866‑541‑4105 (toll‑free in Canada and the U.S.)
  • ACC (Area Control Centre) Montreal: 800‑633‑1353
  • AUTO Weather 819‑850‑0624 (see COMM)

Services

  • Royalties
  • Fuel: AVGAS 100LL, JA (JET A kerosene type)
  • Oil: 80, 100, 15W50
  • Ground services: storage, minor routine maintenance, long‑term parking, stowage capacity, hook‑up

Runway

  • Orientation 060 0 (056 magnetic)/240 (236 magnetic) 6003′ x 100′ in asphalt
  • RESA (Runway End Safety Area) 06/24 197 feet
  • Limited runway maintenance in winter

Taxiways (TWY)

  • Transiting aircraft must use taxiway A
  • Taxiway B is reserved for local traffic
  • Taxiway C is reserved for private traffic
    • Caution: Vehicle near taxiway C
  • Limited taxiway maintenance in winter

Lighting

  • 06‑AS (TE HI) P1 24‑AS (TE HI) P1 ARCAL‑122.8 type K
  • Runway 06: Runway identification lights, runway threshold lights, high‑intensity runway edge lights
  • Runway 24: Runway identification lights, runway threshold lights, high‑intensity runway edge lights
  • PAPI 1: Precision approach path indicator for aircraft up to 10 feet eye‑to‑wheel height
  • ARCAL K type: Remote‑controlled aerodrome lighting on radio frequency 122.8 MHz

Radio communication

  • MF (mandatory frequency). Within a 5 NM radius up to 3400 ASL / Reference: RAC 602.98
  • Hours of operation of UNICOM service (private radio consultation service):
    • 08:00L — 18:00L in winter
    • 08:00L — 20:00L in summer
  • Traffic on radio frequency 122.8
  • AWOS: Automatic weather observation operating 24 hours a day within a 25 NM radius on AUTO frequency 122.55

Navigation

  • DB Y8— Non‑directional headlight; Identification Y8
  • Frequency 401 kHz (L); located at N45 50 50 W72 23 56 (private)

Procedures

  • Glider activity around the surface aerodrome up to 3000 ASL
    • Daytime, Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays, mid‑May to mid‑June and mid‑August to late October
  • Noise abatement consideration:
    • Preferred runway: Take‑off and landing on runway 24 when airport and wind conditions permit (speed less than 5 kts).
    • Departure: Climb runway heading to 1000 AGL before proceeding en route or in the circuit. Best rate of climb when possible

Caution

  • Possibility of deer on the runway at night

Aeronautical coordinates hydrobase (CSA7)

  1. Operator: Drummond économique aéroport Drummondville

    Phone: 819‑472‑1011
    Fax: 819‑472‑429

    Registered airport, PPR (authorization required)

  2. N45 51 16 W72 23 22 4E

    Elevation: 320 ASL

  3. 06‑AS (TE HI) P1 24‑AS (TE HI) P1 ARCAL‑122.8 K type

  4. MF 5NM 3400′ ASL

  5. NDB Y8 401 (L) N45 50 50 W72 23 56

  6. Open water, mid‑May to November, 4′ deep, sandy bottom, launching ramp

  7. Adjacent approach, low‑level aircraft over the river

  8. High‑voltage line 533′ ASL 3NMSE

Terms explanation

Reference

  • N45 51 16 W72 23 22 / 4 nautical miles (NM) East of town
  • Magnetic declination 15 West
  • Elevation 320 ASL (above sea level)
  • Time zone: 5(4)

Public facilities

  • Available at the hydrobase: phone
  • Available within 5 nautical miles (NM) of the aerodrome: catering, cab, medical service, accommodation, car rental, Wi‑Fi

Customs

  • Available for general aviation
  • Note: maximum capacity 15 passengers and crew, including suitcases
  • Telephone number: 888‑226‑7277
  • Hours of operation: 1330‑2130z Monday to Friday
  • Closed on statutory holidays

Flight preparation

  • FIC (Flight Information Centre) Quebec City 866‑GOMÉTÉO or 866‑WXBRIEF (toll‑free in Canada) or 866‑541‑4105 (toll‑free in Canada and the U.S.)
  • ACC (Area Control Centre) Montreal: 800‑633‑1353
  • AUTO Weather 819‑850‑0624 (see COMM)

Services

  • Royalties
  • Fuel: AVGAS 100LL, JA (JET A kerosene type): prior notice required
  • Oil: 80, 100, 15W50
  • Ground service: minor routine maintenance, stowage capacity

Hydrobase information

  • Open water from mid‑May to November with a 4‑foot depth, sandy bottom and launch ramp

Radio communication

  • MF (mandatory frequency). Within a 5 NM radius up to 3400 ASL / Reference: RAC 602.98
  • Hours of operation of UNICOM service (private radio consultation service):
    • 08:00L— 18:00L in winter
    • 08:00L— 20:00L in summer
  • Traffic on radio frequency 122.8
  • AWOS: Automatic weather observation operating 24 hours a day within a 25 NM radius on AUTO frequency 122.55

Navigation

  • NDB Y8 — Non‑directional beacon; Identification Y8
  • Frequency 401 kHz (L); located at N45 50 50 W72 23 56 (private)

Procedures

  • Adjacent approach, low‑level aircraft over the river

Caution

  • High‑voltage power line 533 ft ASL 3 NM SE

General notes

In aviation, abbreviations are not translated into French for pilots and controllers. Here’s a guide to their translation and meaning.

Consult the NAV CANADA Aeronautical Publications Guide (in French)