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'''North Bay Airport''' or '''North Bay/Jack Garland Airport''' {{Airport codes|YYB|CYYB}} in [[North Bay, Ontario]], [[Canada]] is located at [[Neighbourhoods in North Bay, Ontario#Hornell Heights|Hornell Heights]], {{convert|4|NM|lk=in}} north-northeast of the city. The airport serves as a [[North American Aerospace Defense Command]] (NORAD) base.
'''North Bay Airport''' or '''North Bay/Jack Garland Airport''' {{Airport codes|YYB|CYYB}} in [[North Bay, Ontario]], Canada is located at [[Neighbourhoods in North Bay, Ontario#Hornell Heights|Hornell Heights]], {{convert|4|NM|lk=in}} north-northeast of the city. It is located adjacent to [[CFB North Bay|Canadian Forces Base North Bay]], operational since 1951 (as RCAF Station North Bay until 1966),<ref>22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay archives, file number W1325-1 (W Heritage)</ref><ref>RCAF Station North Bay diary 1951 to 1964</ref> the operational control centre for Canadian operations of the [[North American Aerospace Defense Command]].


The airport is named in memory of [[Jack Garland (Canadian politician)|Jack Garland]], a longtime [[Member of Parliament]] for North Bay's [[Nipissing (electoral district)|Nipissing]] electoral district. Until 2004 it hosted an annual [[airshow]] during North Bay's Heritage Festival, with a large military component.
The airport is named in memory of [[Jack Garland (Canadian politician)|Jack Garland]], a longtime [[Member of Parliament]] for North Bay's [[Nipissing (electoral district)|Nipissing]] electoral district. Until 2004 it hosted an annual [[air show]] during North Bay's Heritage Festival, with a large military component.


The airport is classified as an [[airport of entry]] by [[Nav Canada]] and is staffed by the [[Canada Border Services Agency]] (CBSA). CBSA officers at this airport can handle [[general aviation]] aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers.<ref name="CFS"/>
The airport is classified as an [[International airport|airport of entry]] by [[Nav Canada]] and is staffed by the [[Canada Border Services Agency]] (CBSA). CBSA officers at this airport can handle [[general aviation]] aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers.<ref name="CFS"/>


The airport is home to the [[Canadore College]]'s aviation campus which houses their aviation programs. Final assembly of the [[Bombardier 415]] aircraft is completed at the airport, opened in 1999 until 2015.
The airport is home to the [[Canadore College]]'s aviation campus which houses their aviation programs. Final assembly of the [[Canadair CL-415]] (Bombardier 415) aircraft was completed at the airport from 1999 until 2015.


The city has owned the airport since 1998 after transfer from [[Transport Canada]] and North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation has run it since 2003.<ref name="northbayairport.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.northbayairport.com/history.asp |title=History of North Bay Jack Garland Airport|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081103044026/http://www.northbayairport.com/history.asp |archive-date=2008-11-03}}</ref>
The airport houses [[CFB North Bay]], which has operated since 1951 (as RCAF Station North Bay until 1966).<ref>22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay archives, file number W1325-1 (W Heritage)</ref><ref>RCAF Station North Bay diary 1951 to 1964</ref>

The city has owned the airport since 1998 after transfer from Transport Canada and North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation has run it since 2003.<ref name="northbayairport.com">http://www.northbayairport.com/history.asp</ref>


==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations==


===Passenger===
===Passenger===
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{{Airport-dest-list
{{Airport-dest-list
| [[Air Canada Express]] | [[Toronto Pearson International Airport|Toronto–Pearson]]
| [[Air Canada Express]] | [[Toronto Pearson International Airport|Toronto–Pearson]]
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| [[Bearskin Airlines]]| [[Sault Ste. Marie Airport|Sault Ste. Marie]], [[Greater Sudbury Airport|Sudbury]], [[Thunder Bay International Airport|Thunder Bay]]
| [[Bearskin Airlines]] | [[Sault Ste. Marie Airport|Sault Ste. Marie]], [[Sudbury Airport|Sudbury]], [[Thunder Bay International Airport|Thunder Bay]]
| [[Sunwing Airlines]] | '''Seasonal''': [[Jardines del Rey Airport|Cayo Coco]]<ref>http://www.nugget.ca/2017/07/24/sunwing-returning-to-north-bay-with-new-flight</ref>
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{{airport-dest-list
|[[FedEx Express]] | [[Toronto Pearson International Airport|Toronto-Pearson]]
|[[FedEx Express]] | [[Toronto Pearson International Airport|Toronto-Pearson]]
|[[SkyLink Express]] | [[Sault Ste. Marie Airport|Sault Ste. Marie]], [[Sudbury Airport|Sudbury]]
|[[SkyLink Express]] | [[Sault Ste. Marie Airport|Sault Ste. Marie]], [[Sudbury Airport|Sudbury]], [[John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport|Hamilton]]
}}
}}


==Terminal==
==Terminal==
[[File:JackGarlandAirportInterior.jpg|thumb|Jack Garland terminal interior]]
[[File:JackGarlandAirportInterior.jpg|thumb|Jack Garland terminal interior]]
The first terminal was constructed in 1938b to house a small waiting area on the ground floor and control tower on the second.<ref>http://www.vintagepostcards.org/aviation.htm</ref> Upgrades after World War II led to the second terminal being built in 1963. The second terminal has been renovated (completed 2010)<ref>http://www.mitchellarchitects.ca/index.php#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=2&a=0&at=0</ref> to accommodate sole civilian use since 2006.<ref name="northbayairport.com"/>
The first terminal was constructed in 1938 to house a small waiting area on the ground floor and control tower on the second.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vintagepostcards.org/aviation.htm|title=North Bay, Ontario Aviation: Canadian History in Vintage Postcards}}</ref> Upgrades after World War II led to the second terminal being built in 1963, which now serves as the Administration Building and has offices for airport administration, [[Nav Canada]], [[Canada Border Services Agency]], and others. The current terminal was built in 2001 and has been renovated (completed 2010)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mitchelljensen.ca/portfolio-item/jack-garland-airport-terminal/|title=Jack Garland Airport Terminal – Mitchell Jensen Architects}}</ref> to accommodate additional airline offices, a larger post screening waiting area with washrooms.<ref name="northbayairport.com"/> The North Bay Jack Garland Airport terminal is easily accessible, with curbside access and automatic doors throughout, and now has:


* Three gates
* Two airline departure gates
* Six airline check-in counters
* Six airline check-in counters
* Rental car kiosk – servicing both [[National Car Rental]] and [[Enterprise Rent-A-Car]]
* Rental car kiosk
* Restaurant - [[Aramark]] Canada
* Restaurant and bar
* Lounges
* Lounges / waiting area
* Baby / parent room – both before and post screening
* [[Canada Border Services Agency|CBSA]]
* Disabled access / facilities – both before and post-screening
* First aid station
* Baby/parent room
* Disabled access/facilities
* Cafeteria
* Bar
* News stand
* Taxi stand
* Taxi stand
* [[National Car Rental]] and [[Enterprise Car Rental]] booths


The airport, operated by the ''North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation'', is certified by [[Transport Canada]].
The airport, operated by the North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation, is certified by [[Transport Canada]].
[[File:Jack Garland Airport.jpg|thumb|center|1000px|Jack Garland Airport]]
[[File:Jack Garland Airport.jpg|thumb|center|1000px|Jack Garland Airport]]

==Infrastructure==
==Infrastructure==
[[File:North Bay Airport and CFB North Bay map.png|thumb|North Bay Airport, with [[CFB North Bay]] in red at the bottom of the image.]]
[[File:North Bay Airport and CFB North Bay map.png|thumb|North Bay Airport, with [[CFB North Bay]] in red at the bottom of the image]]

Besides travel by car, the airport is serviced by local taxis and [[North Bay Transit]]. An outdoor parking lot next to the terminal has 100 regular and four accessible spots.
Besides travel by car, the airport is serviced by local taxis and [[North Bay Transit]]. An outdoor parking lot next to the terminal has approximately 200 regular and four accessible spots. Long term parking is available next to the Administration Building (Lot B).


===Runways===
===Runways===
* Runway 08/26: {{convert|10004|x|200|ft|abbr=on|0}}, paved, lighted, [[VASI]] type 2 approach lighting for both ends, no curfew.<ref name=NorthBayNugget2017-04-13/><ref name=SkiesMag2017-04-20/>
* Runway 08/26: {{convert|10004|x|150|ft|abbr=on|0}}, paved, lighted, [[Precision approach path indicator|Precision Approach Path Indicator]] (PAPI) type 1 approach lighting for both ends, [[Instrument landing system]] (ILS), no curfew<ref name=NorthBayNugget2017-04-13/><ref name=SkiesMag2017-04-20/>
* Runway 18/36: {{convert|4492|x|150|ft|abbr=on|0}} paved, lighted, [[Precision Approach Path Indicator|PAPI]] type 1 approach lighting for both ends.
* Runway 18/36: {{convert|4492|x|150|ft|abbr=on|0}} paved, lighted, PAPI type 1 approach lighting for both ends
* Runway 13/31: {{convert|2000|x|75|ft|abbr=on|0}}, turf, unlighted, glider operations only.
* Runway 13/31: {{convert|2000|x|75|ft|abbr=on|0}}, turf, unlighted, glider operations only


===Communications===
===Communications===
* [[mandatory frequency airport|Mandatory Frequency]]/ATF: North Bay Radio/Traffic, 118.3&nbsp;MHz
* [[mandatory frequency airport|Mandatory Frequency]]/ATF: North Bay Radio/Traffic, 118.3&nbsp;MHz
* [[Remote communications outlet|RCO]]: London Radio, 123.55&nbsp;MHz
* [[Remote communications outlet]] (RCO): London Radio, 123.55&nbsp;MHz
* [[Automatic Terminal Information Service|ATIS]]: 124.9&nbsp;MHz
* [[Automatic terminal information service]] (ATIS): 124.9&nbsp;MHz
* PAL: [[Toronto Area Control Centre|Toronto Centre]], 127.250&nbsp;MHz
* PAL: [[Toronto Area Control Centre]], 127.250&nbsp;MHz
* [[Automated airport weather station|AWOS]] 124.9&nbsp;MHz
* [[Automated airport weather station]] (AWOS) 124.9&nbsp;MHz


===Navigation aids===
===Navigation aids===
* [[Non-directional beacon|NDB]]s: YELLEK (ZYB), 404&nbsp;kHz, {{convert|3.8|NM|abbr=on}} 77° to airport
* [[Non-directional beacon]] (NDB)s: YELLEK (ZYB), 404&nbsp;kHz, {{convert|3.8|NM|abbr=on}} 77° to airport
* [[VHF omnidirectional range|VOR]]/[[Distance measuring equipment|DME]]: North Bay (YYB), 115.4&nbsp;MHz/Channel 101, at airport
* [[VHF omnidirectional range]] (VOR)/[[Distance measuring equipment]] (DME): North Bay (YYB), 115.4&nbsp;MHz/Channel 101, at airport
* [[Instrument Landing System|ILS]]: Runway 08, 110.9&nbsp;MHz
* ILS: Runway 08, 110.9&nbsp;MHz


===General===
===General===
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===FBOs===
===FBOs===
Overnight parking is available through the main airport authority.
Overnight parking is available through the main airport authority.
* Weisflock Aviation (Shell): [[Avgas|100LL]] and [[Jet fuel|Jet-A]] fuel.
* Weisflock Aviation : [[Avgas]] (100LL) and [[Jet fuel|Jet-A]] fuel
* Voyageur Airport Services (Esso): Jet-A fuel only.
* Voyageur Airport Services (WorldFuel): Jet-A ,FBO and De-icing 705-482-7435

==Airport managers==
*Lorne W. Hicks (first Airport Manager-32 yrs-passed 1994)
*Jim Albeartie;
*John Murphy;
*Dale Lalonde (1997-1998);
*John David (1998 - 1999);
*Owen Andrusiak (1999 - 2003);
*Rick Proulx (2003 - 2007);
*Jack Santerre (2007 - present);


==Bombardier Aerospace==
==Bombardier Aerospace==
[[Bombardier Aerospace]] had assembled the CL-415 water bomber took place at the airport until production ended in 2015.
[[Bombardier Aviation|Bombardier Aerospace]] assembled the [[Canadair CL-415|CL-415 water bomber]] at the airport until production ended in 2015.


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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{{reflist|refs=
<ref name=NorthBayNugget2017-04-13>
<ref name=NorthBayNugget2017-04-13>{{cite news
|url = http://www.nugget.ca/2017/04/13/massive-soviet-built-il-76-transport-using-north-bays-long-runway-to-fly-mining-equipment-to-baffin-island
{{cite news
| url = http://www.nugget.ca/2017/04/13/massive-soviet-built-il-76-transport-using-north-bays-long-runway-to-fly-mining-equipment-to-baffin-island
|title = Massive Soviet-built IL-76 transport using North Bay's long runway to fly mining equipment to Baffin Island
|publisher = [[North Bay Nugget]]
| title = Massive Soviet-built IL-76 transport using North Bay’s long runway to fly mining equipment to Baffin Island
|author = P.J. Wilson
| publisher = [[North Bay Nugget]]
| author = P.J. Wilson
|date = 2017-04-13
| date = 2017-04-13
|access-date = 2017-04-21
| page =
|url-status = dead
|quote = North Bay, he said, was chosen because of the 10,000-foot runway and the lack of a flight curfew in the area.
| location =
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170422033417/http://www.nugget.ca/2017/04/13/massive-soviet-built-il-76-transport-using-north-bays-long-runway-to-fly-mining-equipment-to-baffin-island
| archiveurl =
|archive-date = 2017-04-22
| archivedate =
}}</ref>
| accessdate = 2017-04-21
| deadurl = No
| quote = North Bay, he said, was chosen because of the 10,000-foot runway and the lack of a flight curfew in the area.
}}
</ref>


<ref name=SkiesMag2017-04-20>
<ref name=SkiesMag2017-04-20>
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| url = https://www.skiesmag.com/news/russian-ilyushin-il-76-carries-canadian-mining-equipment-contract/
| url = https://www.skiesmag.com/news/russian-ilyushin-il-76-carries-canadian-mining-equipment-contract/
| title = Russian Ilyushin IL-76 carries out Canadian mining equipment contract
| title = Russian Ilyushin IL-76 carries out Canadian mining equipment contract
| publisher = [[Skies magazine]]
| publisher = Skies magazine
| author = Andy Cline
| author = Andy Cline
| date = 2017-04-20
| date = 2017-04-20
| page =
| access-date = 2017-04-21
| location =
| archiveurl =
| archivedate =
| accessdate = 2017-04-21
| deadurl = No
| quote = North Bay’s 10,000-foot main runway allows a heavy-laden Ilyushin to take off with a large payload of cargo and fuel, and lack of flight curfews allows maximum operational flexibility.
| quote = North Bay’s 10,000-foot main runway allows a heavy-laden Ilyushin to take off with a large payload of cargo and fuel, and lack of flight curfews allows maximum operational flexibility.
}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Commonscat-inline|Jack Garland Airport}}
* {{Commons category-inline|Jack Garland Airport}}
* {{official|https://yyb.ca}}
* [http://www.city.north-bay.on.ca/airport.htm North Bay Airport at the city website]
* [http://www.northbayairport.com/ North Bay Airport]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050408060005/http://www.city.north-bay.on.ca/airport.htm North Bay Airport at the city website]
{{Can-arpt-wx|CYYB|North Bay/Jack Garland Airport}}
{{Can-arpt-wx|CYYB|North Bay/Jack Garland Airport}}


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{{List of airports in Canada}}

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Latest revision as of 04:38, 1 August 2023

North Bay Airport

North Bay/Jack Garland Airport
Aerial view of Jack Garland Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerMunicipality of North Bay
OperatorNorth Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation
ServesNorth Bay, Ontario
LocationHornell Heights
Time zoneEST (UTC−05:00)
 • Summer (DST)EDT (UTC−04:00)
Elevation AMSL1,215 ft / 370 m
Coordinates46°21′50″N 079°25′27″W / 46.36389°N 79.42417°W / 46.36389; -79.42417
Websiteyyb.ca
Map
CYYB is located in Ontario
CYYB
CYYB
Location in Ontario
CYYB is located in Canada
CYYB
CYYB
CYYB (Canada)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
08/26 10,004 3,049 Asphalt
18/36 4,492 1,369 Asphalt
13/31 2,000 610 Turf
Statistics (2010)
Aircraft movements45,177

North Bay Airport or North Bay/Jack Garland Airport (IATA: YYB, ICAO: CYYB) in North Bay, Ontario, Canada is located at Hornell Heights, 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) north-northeast of the city. It is located adjacent to Canadian Forces Base North Bay, operational since 1951 (as RCAF Station North Bay until 1966),[4][5] the operational control centre for Canadian operations of the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

The airport is named in memory of Jack Garland, a longtime Member of Parliament for North Bay's Nipissing electoral district. Until 2004 it hosted an annual air show during North Bay's Heritage Festival, with a large military component.

The airport is classified as an airport of entry by Nav Canada and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA officers at this airport can handle general aviation aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers.[1]

The airport is home to the Canadore College's aviation campus which houses their aviation programs. Final assembly of the Canadair CL-415 (Bombardier 415) aircraft was completed at the airport from 1999 until 2015.

The city has owned the airport since 1998 after transfer from Transport Canada and North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation has run it since 2003.[6]

Airlines and destinations[edit]

Passenger[edit]

AirlinesDestinations
Air Canada Express Toronto–Pearson
Bearskin Airlines Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay

Cargo[edit]

AirlinesDestinations
FedEx Express Toronto-Pearson
SkyLink Express Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Hamilton

Terminal[edit]

Jack Garland terminal interior

The first terminal was constructed in 1938 to house a small waiting area on the ground floor and control tower on the second.[7] Upgrades after World War II led to the second terminal being built in 1963, which now serves as the Administration Building and has offices for airport administration, Nav Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, and others. The current terminal was built in 2001 and has been renovated (completed 2010)[8] to accommodate additional airline offices, a larger post screening waiting area with washrooms.[6] The North Bay Jack Garland Airport terminal is easily accessible, with curbside access and automatic doors throughout, and now has:

  • Two airline departure gates
  • Six airline check-in counters
  • Rental car kiosk – servicing both National Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Lounges / waiting area
  • Baby / parent room – both before and post screening
  • Disabled access / facilities – both before and post-screening
  • Taxi stand

The airport, operated by the North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation, is certified by Transport Canada.

Jack Garland Airport

Infrastructure[edit]

North Bay Airport, with CFB North Bay in red at the bottom of the image

Besides travel by car, the airport is serviced by local taxis and North Bay Transit. An outdoor parking lot next to the terminal has approximately 200 regular and four accessible spots. Long term parking is available next to the Administration Building (Lot B).

Runways[edit]

  • Runway 08/26: 10,004 ft × 150 ft (3,049 m × 46 m), paved, lighted, Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) type 1 approach lighting for both ends, Instrument landing system (ILS), no curfew[9][10]
  • Runway 18/36: 4,492 ft × 150 ft (1,369 m × 46 m) paved, lighted, PAPI type 1 approach lighting for both ends
  • Runway 13/31: 2,000 ft × 75 ft (610 m × 23 m), turf, unlighted, glider operations only

Communications[edit]

Navigation aids[edit]

General[edit]

FBOs[edit]

Overnight parking is available through the main airport authority.

  • Weisflock Aviation : Avgas (100LL) and Jet-A fuel
  • Voyageur Airport Services (WorldFuel): Jet-A ,FBO and De-icing 705-482-7435

Bombardier Aerospace[edit]

Bombardier Aerospace assembled the CL-415 water bomber at the airport until production ended in 2015.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
  2. ^ Synoptic/Metstat Station Information
  3. ^ Total aircraft movements by class of operation — NAV CANADA flight service stations
  4. ^ 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay archives, file number W1325-1 (W Heritage)
  5. ^ RCAF Station North Bay diary 1951 to 1964
  6. ^ a b "History of North Bay Jack Garland Airport". Archived from the original on 2008-11-03.
  7. ^ "North Bay, Ontario Aviation: Canadian History in Vintage Postcards".
  8. ^ "Jack Garland Airport Terminal – Mitchell Jensen Architects".
  9. ^ P.J. Wilson (2017-04-13). "Massive Soviet-built IL-76 transport using North Bay's long runway to fly mining equipment to Baffin Island". North Bay Nugget. Archived from the original on 2017-04-22. Retrieved 2017-04-21. North Bay, he said, was chosen because of the 10,000-foot runway and the lack of a flight curfew in the area.
  10. ^ Andy Cline (2017-04-20). "Russian Ilyushin IL-76 carries out Canadian mining equipment contract". Skies magazine. Retrieved 2017-04-21. North Bay's 10,000-foot main runway allows a heavy-laden Ilyushin to take off with a large payload of cargo and fuel, and lack of flight curfews allows maximum operational flexibility.

External links[edit]