Where Are We?
Apart from the meta-physical ramifications of such a cosmic question, the OFC meetings
are held every last Monday of the month at the Okotoks Air Ranch Hangar at 19:30.
The meeting room is on the first floor of the main building, in the Ground School
classroom.
Flying Directions:
(To be used for informational purposes only. Consult up-to-date aviation materials
for official planning.)
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ICAO |
FX2 - Okotoks Air Ranch |
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REF |
N50 44 W113 56 15S 18E
UTC-7(6) Elev 3601'
VTA A5005 E015 E016 LO2 T1
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OPR |
Skywings Aviation (403) 938-5252 PPR |
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FLT PLN |
NOTAM FILE CYBW
Springbank (403) 292-8515 |
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RWY DATA |
Rwy 16(160)/34(340) 3500x75' Asphalt |
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LIGHTING |
16-(TE LO), 34-(TE LO) PNR Opr |
COMM
ATF |
unicom ltd hrs O/T tfc 122.8 5NM 6600 ASL |
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PRO |
Left downwind 16, right downwind 34. Circuits not permitted over housing. Enter
pattern upwind from over townsite. |
Driving Directions:
Google Map (imagery a little out of date, but good for those computer-inclined).
Okotoks
Head north on Southridge/Northridge Drive up the hill past the Superstore. Turn
right on Milligan Drive and head east to 32nd Street.
Keep heading east for 0.9km/0.5mi and you will enter the Air Ranch residential development.
Follow the curve around and watch for the aerodrome hangar (a big white building)
on the right!
Coming from Calgary:
Drive south of Calgary on Hwy 2 to the Hwy 2A/552 interchange (aka the 'first' Okotoks
turnoff). Turn west, heading on Hwy 2A South.
Drive south on 2A to the first traffic light and turn left (east). The speed
limit turns to 60kmh just before this light. The sign for the Okotoks Airport should
be just prior to this intersection.
Head east for 1.65km/1mi and turn right (south). There should be an Airport sign
just before this intersection. You see a church on your left as you head south.
Heading south, drive for for 1.65km/1mi and turn left (east) at Milligan Drive. A new 7-11 store is on this corner.
Heading east for 0.9km/0.5mi and you will enter the Air Ranch residential development.
Follow the curve around and watch for the aerodrome hangar (a big white building)
on the right!
From the South:
Drive north on Hwy 2 to the Hwy 2/547 intersection (aka the south Okotoks turnoff).
Continue north for another 6.1km/3.8mi and turn left (west).
Heading west, drive for 3.2km/2mi and turn left (south).
Heading south, drive for for 1.65km/1mi and turn left (east) at Milligan Drive. A new 7-11 store is on this corner.
Heading east for 0.9km/0.5mi and you will enter the Air Ranch residential development.
Follow the curve around and watch for the aerodrome hangar (a big white building)
on the right!