Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, in collaboration with the Mountain View County, MVC, as owner, and ODFA as operator, the aerodrome terminal building at CEA3 is open but with limited access, i.e., the rest rooms can be used, and only two people can be in the terminal at any given time. The aerodrome runway and fuel system continues to be available for use. Please visit the MVC website for up to date information on MVC's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have an emergency please contact our on-call ODFA messaging service at 403-335-2380.
The Cessna 150M and the PA28-180C are available for rent if you are current on type. You must contact an Aircraft Committee member before your flight; John Rankin 403-669-5325, or Bruce Rumsey 403-710-0172.
There have been new operating procedures around Red Deer since May 2020. Effective February 25, 2021 there will be new transponder and air space floor changes. See the Flight Plan page for information on transponder requirements around the Red Deer CYQF airport.
Olds-Didsbury Flying Association, ODFA, is hosting a fly-in coffee and donut meeting the second Saturday of every month. Our next fly-in is being held on March 14, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm local time. We will be offering 100 LL and Jet A fuel from our pumps (Debit, Mastercard or Visa) at a discounted price during the fly in. If you have any questions, please contact Ed Shaw at 403-701-1600 or by email.
As of May 13, 2021
100LL $1.67/litre.
Jet A $0.99/litre.
Payment: Debit, Visa or MasterCard.
Attended by Dignitaries and Guests, the official opening of the Olds-Didsbury Aerodrome new LED runway lights was held on December 12, 2018.
The 2020-2021 Flight Crew Recency Requirements Self-Paced Study Program for recency requirements as per CARs 421.05 (2) (d) is now available on TC Website. This study satisfies the 24-month recurrent training program requirements of CARs 421.05 (2) d. You can reference the Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (TC AIM) to assist with the answers.
Renewal of your ADB should be done 90 days before it expires. Information and forms can be found on the Transport Canada Website.
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