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| Airport Name | Gore Bay - Manitoulin | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Airport Category |
Certified Airport |
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| Nearest Community | Gore Bay, Ontario | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Province: | ONTARIO | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Listed in Canada Flight Supplement | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Airport ident. | CYZE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Appears on a VFR Navigation Chart | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Airport Elevation | 635 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Magnetic Variation | 9W | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Surface | asphalt | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Night Flying | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Maintained Year Round | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Radio Communications | RCO Sault Radio 126.7; ATF unicom 122.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Telephone on the Airport | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Customs Airport Entry | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| CANPASS | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of Fuel Prices | 2012-07-04 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fuel/Dealers *(include Telephone Numbers) |
100 LL; Jet A1; standard aviation oils; Graham Energy Tel.: 1-800-265-1732 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Airport Management | R.J. Colwell Tel: 705-282-2101 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Airport Web Site | http://www.manitoulin.com/gbair | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Airport E-mail | bestairport@ontera.net | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other General Aviation Services on the Airport |
Courtesy van available.
Twin Industries, aircraft maintenance, 705-282-8946; Canada Customs, 705-282-2181, May through October |
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| Hotels/Motels with pick up at Airport *(include Telephone Numbers) |
Evergreen Resort, 705-282-2616 or 1-800-683-6994
Twilight Isle Resort, 705-282-2871 or 1-800-541-2285 |
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| Bed & Breakfasts with pick up at Airport *(include Telephone Numbers) |
Lighthouse B&B http://www.bbcanada.com/13156.html (705) 282-8052 arla2005@me.com Highly recommended by President of COPA from personal experience.
Thorborn House, 705-282-2253 Bluff Hill, 705-282-2474 Queen’s Inn, 705-282-0665, May through October |
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| Camping Airport grounds: | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Washrooms | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nearest COPA Flight | Tel: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Local Aviation Associations & Telephone Numbers | Hanger: 705-282-0111
Robert Colwell (Airport Mgr) Cell: 705-282-7284 |
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| Remarks | Elevation 635
Both runways - LH circuits. |
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| Local Tourism Contacts & Telephone Numbers | For a complete listing of Manitoulin Island's restaurants, attractions, activities and other useful information go to Manitoulin Living (http://www.manitoulinliving.com/); you’re connection to the Island. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Local Activities, Sights & Events of Interest to Visitors | The Gore Bay - Manitoulin Airport as a full service aviation facility is your gateway to the fascinating beauty of Manitoulin Island. The facility is open seven days a week, and is operated by friendly, courteous staff, willing to serve your aviation needs.
Centrally located on the largest freshwater island in the world the Gore Bay - Manitoulin Airport is a stepping stone to the fascinating beauty of Manitoulin Island. Visit the Gore Bay - Manitoulin Airport as a convenient service point for low priced fuel, Customs, or make it a planned meal stop on your next cross-country flight. Perhaps you would like to vacation on Manitoulin where you can challenge a new golf course, experience the breathtaking scenery of the North Channel from a chartered sailboat, or catch a fish from the clear waters that surround the island or make up the many Inland Lakes. You may wish to stay at one of the many lodges or resorts where you can explore driftwood abundant shorelines on foot or by renting a canoe or kayak. A leisurely hike through trails rich in wild flowers and thick forests will lead you to lookout points high on the escarpments that will give you a breathtaking view similar only to the one seen from your airplane. The beauty of Manitoulin awaits you. Ground transportation is made easy by use of our courtesy car, taxi service, or car rental. Picnic tables are provided for airport visitors, in addition to light snacks and beverage concessions. The airport has a published instrument approach procedure and a state-of-the-art computerized Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS). The management and staff of the Gore Bay - Manitoulin Airport will give you the best, user friendly customer service available anywhere. Local activities, sights & events of interest to visitors: Chamber of Commerce, 1-800-698-6681; Manitoulin Island Country Club, 705-282-2282; National Car Rental, 705-282-3217; Taxi Service, 705-282-2344 or 1-877-848-5555 |
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| Date Submitted On: | 2012-07-04 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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