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| Airport Name | Bell Island | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Airport Category |
Registered Aerodrome |
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| Nearest Community | Bell island, adjacent to the south and east of the aerodrome | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Province: | NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Listed in Canada Flight Supplement | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Airport ident. | CCV4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Appears on a VFR Navigation Chart | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Airport Elevation | 150 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Magnetic Variation | 21W | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Surface | asphalt, limited winter maintenance | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Night Flying | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Maintained Year Round | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Radio Communications | Traffic 123.2 Mhz within 5 nm and 3200 feet ASL | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Telephone on the Airport | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Customs Airport Entry | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
| CANPASS | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of Fuel Prices | 0000-00-00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fuel/Dealers *(include Telephone Numbers) |
No fuel available | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Airport Management | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Tel: 709-729-2382 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other General Aviation Services on the Airport |
No terminal. Runway only. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Hotels/Motels with pick up at Airport *(include Telephone Numbers) |
Rychrist Inn Bed & Breakfast Bell Island
Formerly a convent, this bed and breakfast offers eight bedrooms, each with a private or ensuite bathroom and cable television. A full, complimentary breakfast is provided. A living room with a fireplace and a sitting room are available for guest use. Afternoon tea is offered, and dinner by reservation is featured in the dining room. A small gift shop is located onsite. The ferry is located 2 km away. Address: 82 Memorial Street Bell Island NL 709 488-9300 Island Hide-A-Way Wooded surroundings with a spectacular view of Conception Bay and minutes away from the beach and ferry. Address: Box 1135, Long Harry Rd Bell Island NF A0A 4H0 709 488-2846 Bell Island Cottages Three bedroom, two bedroom and one bedroom cottages. Address: East End Road Bell Island NL A0A 1H0 709 488-2120 |
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| Bed & Breakfasts with pick up at Airport *(include Telephone Numbers) |
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| Restaurants on the airport or nearby *(include Telephone Numbers) |
Dicks' Seaview Lounge, Snack Bar & Restaurant
Traditional fish and chips are a highlight at this restaurant. Additional menu items include burgers, fried chicken, pork chops, cold and hot sandwiches and homemade pizza. A full bar, including several types of beer and a selection of desserts are available. The lounge offers billiards, a large-screen television and video lottery. Address: The Beach Bell Island NL A0A 4H0 709 488-2874 |
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| Camping Airport grounds: | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Washrooms | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nearest COPA Flight | Tel: | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Remarks | CAUTION: Occasional radio controlled aircraft activity.
CAUTION: Possibility of wildlife on the runway. CAUTION: Occasional ground vehicle racing using runway. General location map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=N+47+38+W+52+59&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=8&ll=47.82422,-53.865967&spn=1.659681,5.460205 Google sat photo: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=N+47+38+W+52+59&ie=UTF8&z=14&ll=47.636362,-52.997189&spn=0.026026,0.085316&t=k&om=1 |
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| Local Tourism Contacts & Telephone Numbers | http://newfoundland.worldweb.com/BellIsland/
http://ca.epodunk.com/profiles/newfoundland-and-labrador/bell-island/2008302.html There is a Wikipedia page about this aerodrome at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Island_Airport and about the island community itself at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Island%2C_Newfoundland_and_Labrador |
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| Local Activities, Sights & Events of Interest to Visitors | From: http://ca.epodunk.com/profiles/newfoundland-and-labrador/bell-island/2008302.html
Bell Island was one of the only sites in continental North America to endure direct enemy assault in World War II. In 1942, German U-boats attacked ships carrying iron ore here. |
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| Updated most recently by: | Jay Lawrence | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Submitters E-mail: | jay@jaylawrence.net | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Submitted On: | 2008-09-29 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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