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Sherbrooke Airport

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Less than an hour's flight from Montreal, located in the centre of the Eastern Townships, nestled in the heart of the Appalachian mountains, the Sherbrooke Airport offers all the services a pilot or passenger may expect.

La Brousse, vol. 16, no. 5, September-October 2002



Description of the Airport

Under the classification system used by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Transport Canada, the Sherbrooke Airport has the designation "CYSC " (registered aerodrome). The Sherbrooke Airport site now features:

  • Two-level air terminal with a restaurant open seven days a week year round as well as a pilots' lounge (Building A)
  • Paved parking lot with space for approximately 80 vehicles
  • Commercial hangar (Building B)
  • Twelve private hangars for aircraft storage (Buildings C to M)
  • Aircraft taxiways
  • Asphalt runway, identified as numbers "13-31" 6,000 feet long by 150 feet wide
  • Several electronic instruments and visual aids for aerial navigation
  • Meteorological observation station (Nav Canada & Environment Canada ).

    The Sherbrooke Airport is accessible by the following types of aircraft:
    • Hercules CC-130
    • Challenger
    • Boeing 737

    In a pinch, it can also handle the following:
    • Airbus 320
    • Boeing 757



    Coordinates

    G.P.S.: N45 26 18 071 41 29
    Runway 13-32 : 6000' x 150'
    Frequency: 123,5
    Elevation: 792'

    By road, the Sherbrooke Airport is approximately 20 minutes from downtown (via Road 112). By air, it is in the Ontario/Maritimes/New England corridors.
    How to get there by car from either Autoroute 55 or Autoroute 10:
  • From Autoroute 55 or Autoroute 10, take Exit 143 for Fleurimont, East-Angus, and Lac Mégantic (Autoroute 610 East)
  • At the end of Autoroute 610 East (nearly 10 km), there is a tee intersection with Road 112
  • Turn left onto Road 112 East; after approximately ten kilometres (after having passed through Ascot Corner) you will see a sign indicating Aéroport de Sherbooke
  • Take the next right onto chemin de l'Aéroport, at the end of which you will find the Sherbrooke Airport (approximately 3 km further along).

    Civic address:  
    900, chemin de l'Aéroport
    Cookshire-Eaton, QC J0B1M0









    Pilot Services

  • Aircraft refuelling (100 LL and A-1 Jet)
  • Heated hangar rental ­ 7,605 sq. ft. of storage space available
  • Rental of short-term and long-term outdoor parking
  • Battery boosting (GPU)
  • De-icing
  • UNICOM advisory station.

    UNICOM is capable of making arrangements for car rentals and/or lodging if requested.

    These specialized pilot services are provided by Aéropro, under licence from the Ville de Sherbrooke.

    819.832.4314



    Aircraft Charters

    Aéropro
    Contact: Colin Simard

    819.832.2888

    E-mail: colinsimard@aeropro.qc.ca

    The Piper Navajo, a twin engine aircraft that seats six passengers, is capable of carrying 1,200 pounds of cargo, has a cruising speed of 180 mph, and is based at the Sherbrooke Airport. It offers businesspeople and groups fast, efficient, safe and economical travel.

    The following locations can be reached within 90 minutes when taking off in a Piper Navajo from Sherbrooke:
    Sept-Îles, Gaspé, Fredericton, Halifax, Boston, New York, Pittsburg, Toronto, North Bay


    Full On-site Maintenance

    Aéropro
    Contact: Bernard Tanguay
    Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO 8990)

    819.832.1010

    E-mail: btanguay@aeropro.qc.ca



    Restaurant and Catering Service

    The Sherbrooke Airport Restaurant serves home-cooked meals seven days a week, all year round, now in their new panoramic dining room. It also runs a catering service from its airport premises. The restaurant is fully licensed and has a wonderful terrace.

    819.832.4275



    Customs Services

    As an "entry airport for aircraft carrying up to 30 passengers" (AE/30 status), the Sherbrooke Airport offers customs services. You must give Canada Border Services Agency two hours advance notice.

    These services are offered during Canada Border Services Agency office hours, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays only (except on holidays).

    The Sherbrooke Airport is also covered by the CANPASS-AIR program.

    Phone CANPASS: 1 888.226.7277



    Flying School

    ThePaquin Aviation flying school has two Cessna 172s to provide practical training for its students. These aircraft can also be chartered for aerial photography, etc.

    819.832.3333

    Contact them as needed !


    Helicopter course available.
    Passeport Hélico
    450.464.5290
    passhelico@hotmail.com



    Daily Sherbrooke-Toronto Flights
    Sherbrooke-Toronto daily flight is temporarily postponed



    News

    At the beginning of every summer, the Sherbrooke Airport hostsLes Faucheurs de marguerites, one of Eastern Canada's largest fly-ins for pilots, and recreational aviation and amateur aircraft building enthusiasts. Activities include: a flea market, trade show, airplane exhibits, and lecture series. Everyone is welcome.

    To learn more about upcoming events in Sherbrooke, click here.

    To find out about upcoming events in the MRC du Haut-St-François, click here.



    Contacts

    The Sherbrooke Airport is open seven days a week, year round. Assistance and services for pilots are available according to the following schedule:
  • from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., May 1 through September 30
  • from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 1 through April 30

    Civic address:
    900, chemin de l'Aéroport
    Cookshire-Eaton, QC J0B1M0
    Canada


    PILOT ASSISTANCE (UNICOM)
    Aéropro
    Unicom Sherbrooke
    Phone: 819.832.4314
    Fax: 819.832.1379
    Cell: 819.570.2931
    E-mail: sherbrooke@aeropro.qc.ca


    FULL ON-SITE MAINTENANCE
    Aéropro
    Bernard Tanguay, chief engineer
    Phone: 819.832.1010
    E-mail: btanguay@aeropro.qc.ca


    RESTAURANT AND CATERING SERVICE
    Sherbrooke Airport Buffet
    Phone: 819.832.4275
    Fax: 819.832.1360


    FLYING SCHOOL
    Paquin Aviation
    Phone: 819.832.3333
    E-mail: paquinaviation@videotron.ca< BR> http://pages.videotron.com/cggst/


    DAILY SHERBROOKE-TORONTO FLIGHTS
    Pascan Aviation : 1-888-313-8777
    http://www.pascan.com/

    AIRCRAFT CHARTERS
    Aéropro
    Phone: 819.832.2888
    E-mail: colinsimard@aeropro.qc.ca


    CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY
    Weekdays (except on holidays) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    **The aircraft pilot must give two hours advance notice.
    Toll free: 1 888 226.7277
    CANPASS-AIR

    VILLE DE SHERBROOKE (OWNER)
    Service de l'entretien et de la voirie
    C.P. 610, Sherbrooke, Qc, J1H 5H9
    Telephone: 819-560-4225