GENERAL AVIATION AT yzf airport
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NWTFA/COPA 108 members share a common interest in supporting improvements of the Yellowknife airport facilities to promote the Northwest Territories as an aviation-friendly destination and to encourage general aviation. The Government of the Northwest Territories collects substantial revenue generated through its new airport improvement fee. NWTFA/COPA 108 believes that a portion of this revenue should support improvements which will encourage the growth of general aviation, including private aircraft used for pleasure and business. We are engaging in ongoing dialogue with airport management to ensure that general aviation is included in plans for development of the airport.
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IMPROVEMENTS IMPLEMENTED AT YZF AIRPORT
October 23, 2018
Several of the general aviation enhancements discussed with NWTFA/COPA108 have now been implemented by the YZF airport. Parking areas at taxiway Kilo have been improved and graded and a new gate has been installed. A small hut has been equipped with a desk and heater and stocked with visitor information to welcome itinerant pilots.
October 23, 2018
Several of the general aviation enhancements discussed with NWTFA/COPA108 have now been implemented by the YZF airport. Parking areas at taxiway Kilo have been improved and graded and a new gate has been installed. A small hut has been equipped with a desk and heater and stocked with visitor information to welcome itinerant pilots.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON YELLOWKNIFE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
April 3, 2018
NWTFA/COPA 108 was invited to participate in stakeholder consultations undertaken by consultants contracted by the Government of the Northwest Territories to update the Master Plan for the Yellowknife airport. Representatives of NWTFA/COPA 108 met with consultants from Stantec Consulting Ltd. on April 3, 2018 to discuss existing airport infrastructure and future development potential in the context of general aviation.
April 3, 2018
NWTFA/COPA 108 was invited to participate in stakeholder consultations undertaken by consultants contracted by the Government of the Northwest Territories to update the Master Plan for the Yellowknife airport. Representatives of NWTFA/COPA 108 met with consultants from Stantec Consulting Ltd. on April 3, 2018 to discuss existing airport infrastructure and future development potential in the context of general aviation.
PRELIMINARY MEETING WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT
January 15, 2018
Representatives of NWTFA/COPA 108 recently met with the YZF airport manager to discuss future plans for improvements of significance to general aviation. The airport manager was receptive to our input and offered various suggestions for short and long term improvements. General aviation parking will be relocated to the area adjacent to taxiway Kilo, which has recently been reclassified as an apron. Improvements are planned for tiedowns, snow removal and electrical power.
This meeting resulted in positive signals that our ideas will be considered by the GNWT in its development of new airport infrastructure and policy. NWTFA/COPA 108 will be following up with the airport manager over the next few months to implement short-term improvements and elaborate on longer-term ideas and priorities.
January 15, 2018
Representatives of NWTFA/COPA 108 recently met with the YZF airport manager to discuss future plans for improvements of significance to general aviation. The airport manager was receptive to our input and offered various suggestions for short and long term improvements. General aviation parking will be relocated to the area adjacent to taxiway Kilo, which has recently been reclassified as an apron. Improvements are planned for tiedowns, snow removal and electrical power.
This meeting resulted in positive signals that our ideas will be considered by the GNWT in its development of new airport infrastructure and policy. NWTFA/COPA 108 will be following up with the airport manager over the next few months to implement short-term improvements and elaborate on longer-term ideas and priorities.
RESULTS OF MEMBERSHIP SURVEY
December 5, 2017
NWTFA/COPA 108 recently completed a survey to obtain input from members respecting priorities for improvement of general aviation facilities at the YZF airport. The survey attracted 27 responses and collected a considerable amount of useful input. Highlights include confirmation that many members do not currently use the airport facilities, membership support for designated parking for itinerant pilots, and interest in creation of communal general aviation and hangar space.
December 5, 2017
NWTFA/COPA 108 recently completed a survey to obtain input from members respecting priorities for improvement of general aviation facilities at the YZF airport. The survey attracted 27 responses and collected a considerable amount of useful input. Highlights include confirmation that many members do not currently use the airport facilities, membership support for designated parking for itinerant pilots, and interest in creation of communal general aviation and hangar space.
