Valleyview Airport
Originally constructed in the mid-1970s, the Valleyview Airport is a vital asset to the residents of the Town of Valleyview, the MD of Greenview, and Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.
The aerodrome performs a key function in the community by facilitating air traffic for general, recreational, corporate and commercial aviation as well as flight training. Most importantly, given the extended transfer times from the local hospital to larger medical facilities by ground ambulance, the airport is crucial for critical medevac services.
While the facility has received routine upgrades through the decades, a full-scale rehabilitation of the runway and taxiway took place in summer of 2023, providing increased safety tolerances for pilots, passengers, medevac personnel and their patients, and aircraft.
While there are no fees levied on aircraft to land at the airport, we request all pilots register their visit on the Landing Log located in the terminal to assist our municipality in determining the nature of aviation activity, gauging local and regional demand, and gathering other metrics helpful in management planning.
Rehabilitation Project 2023
When we asked, you listened…
The Town of Valleyview wishes to extend our deepest gratitude to the organizations and individuals who pledged generous donations toward the Valleyview Airport Rehabilitation Project. When you answered our call for help, you didn’t just invest in the airport… you invested in your community. And for that, we are grateful.
SILVER DONOR
Caron Education Foundation
BRONZE DONOR
Fred Olanski and In Memory of Sandra Lynn Lawrence-Olanski
COPPER DONOR
TC Energy
Jim and Denise Baumgardt
We cannot recognize our supporters without extending appreciation to the Government of Alberta/Alberta Transportation for their consideration of our grant application.
About
Technical Specifications | |
LID | CEL5 |
Airport Type | Public |
Operator | Town of Valleyview |
Location | Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 |
1.2 miles south of Valleyview adjacent Highway 43 | |
Time Zone | MST (UTC-07:00) |
Elevation | 2,435 ft / 742 m |
Coordinates | 55°01’57’N 117°17’45’W |
Operated | VFR and IFR with RNAV |
Runways | Direction 07/25 |
Length | 3,300 ft / 1,006 m |
Width | 75 ft |
Surface | Asphalt |
Services and Amenities | |
Fuel | AV Gas (100LL) and Jet Fuel (A) available, supplied by 3rd party provider. |
Extended Parking | North of terminal. |
Plug In Services | |
Pilot’s Lounge | Washroom facilities, microwave, coffee machine, telephone, seating, reading material. |
Operation Contacts
The Valleyview Airport is owned and operated by the Town of Valleyview and the MD of Greenview #16 under the oversight of Airport Manager Jesse Harris.
The facility is monitored daily throughout winter months and dynamic friction decelerometer spot tests are performed in inclement weather conditions. For braking coefficients call (780) 524-5155.
The Valleyview Airport radio call frequency is 123.2. During an emergency, use radio call frequency 121.5.
Contact information:
Town of Valleyview Public Works
Box 270
Valleyview, AB T0H 3N0
Phone: (780) 524-5155
Fax: (780) 524-2727
Email: info@valleyview.ca
Hangars
There are several hangars located within a secure area at the Valleyview Airport, all with immediate access to the taxiway, in close proximity to the terminal building, and with convenient and direct access to Highway 43.
The Town of Valleyview and the Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 each own one hangar at the Valleyview Airport, both of which are occupied through annual rental. There is currently a documented waitlist for these units.
The facility is also home to four privately-owned hangars and ten privately-owned aircraft.
For more information, please call the Town of Valleyview Administration Office, (780) 524-5150.
Airport Functions
The Town and surrounding communities recognize the critical role of search and rescue personnel within our community. In spring 2022 we were pleased to accommodate Greenview Search and Rescue and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as they coordinated and practiced achieving SAR exercise objectives at the Valleyview Airport.
The Valleyview Airport serves as a staging area for Alberta Wildfire operations, allowing crews to monitor the region for potential wildfire threats. The aerodrome plays a crucial role in safeguarding our forests and surrounding communities, and we’re pleased to support these critical wildfire monitoring operations.
