Innisfail Aerodrome

Innisfail Aerodrome (Big Bend Airport ) is located beside Alberta Highway 54, 3.9 NM northwest of Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.

The aerodrome, managed by the Innisfail Flying Club since 1986, offers one asphalt runway (16/34) equipped with night landing lights. The two other runway surfaces (04/22 & 10/28), used during World War II, are in rough condition. There are several hangars at the aerodrome and room for more development. It is host to many activities year-round, including a glider club, the Innisfail Flying Club and a skydiving training facility.

History
The aerodrome was opened in 1941 as a relief landing field for the Royal Canadian Air Force as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Under the direction of General Robert Murray its primary purpose was a training facility for the No. 36 Service Flying Training School (SFTS) located at RCAF Station Penhold.

In approximately 1942 the aerodrome was listed at 52.08333°N, -114.03333°W with a Var. 24.5 degrees E and elevation of 2975 ft. Three runways were listed as follows:

Innisfail Flying Club
The Innisfail Flying Club holds monthly meetings on the third Thursday of every month. The current club President is Shane Cockreill.

The Central Alberta Gliding & Soaring Club
The Central Alberta Gliding & Soaring Club is active, and operates gliders at Innisfail on weekends during the summer.

Alberta Skydive Central
Alberta Skydive Central offers experienced tandem and IAD instructors.