The Barrhead Johnson Airport is located southwest of the Town of Barrhead, and offers many amenities for aviation business and aircraft operators. The Airport maintains Transport Canada certification.
This airport services governmental travel, medical evacuations, search and rescue operations, RCMP transfers, training, industry, agriculture, and recreation, with an estimated 300 annual aircraft movements. Our airport brings many economic and recreational benefits to the Barrhead community!
The Barrhead Johnson Airport acts as an aviation gateway for air tourism throughout the County of Barrhead and area. The airport entices individuals to travel and explore the area, shop locally, all while bringing in a new demographic of visitors to the area.
Logistics:
Elevation: 2121
Latitude: 54.06N
Longitude: -114.26W
Facilities and Equipment:
Barrhead Johnson Airport offers a 3,500 foot runway and is an all-weather facility. The airport terminal and pilot's lounge is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Inside, there is access to washrooms, a seating area and beverages. Contact information for local cab companies and restaurants are available on the bulletin board inside the lounge.
The airport is equipped with an AWOS (automated weather observation system) which can be reached at 780-674-2613. Lighting includes ARCAL (Frequency 123.2) runway identification lights, TE threshold and runway end lights (medium intensity), and one illuminated windsock. The airport is also fitted with a Wide Area Augmentation System (GPS).
Aviation fuel is available! Contact Wade at 780-674-0142 or Shawn at 780-674-2211.
Nearby Attractions:
Barrhead Johnson Airport is located next door to the Barrhead Golf and Country Club, one of the top rated 18-hole golf courses in Alberta. Whether it be for a round of golf or a bite to eat, the club will gladly pick you up at the airport with a golf cart. Just call and let them know you are there. Alternately, the clubhouse is a just quick walk from the runway.
Hangar Space:
Hangar plots are available for lease and open to a variety users. For more information on how to lease a hangar, view the Barrhead Johnson Airport Hangar Lease Agreement.