Hudson Bay’s Airport is unusual for a town of Hudson Bay’s size and having it available makes industrial expansion locally all that much more attractive.

The water bomber base facilities include an 8,000 gallon fire retardant tank, two 10,000 gallon water tanks and a 10,000 gallon fuel tank. Also, a 5000 gallon underground tank is provided to permit tankers to abort their load when necessary. The Province’s Grunman G89 Tracker Aircraft operate on a rotating basis between five bomber bases to provide forest fire suppression services.

The airport, with a 5000 foot runway and a 2000 foot cross wind runway is able to accommodate almost any size of aircraft. In June, 1980 a Canadian Forces Hercules landed with troops to fight forest fires and the airport has also been host to several private jets.

In his remarks at the official opening, the Premier of our Province stated that the facility was more than just a critical link in our chain of water bomber bases. “Due to the easy access it provides for people to visit the Hudson Bay area… it will assist a great deal in developing the economic potential that exists here and I know that many more people will be able to enjoy the scenic beauty of this part of the Province.”

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