The MRC de Charlevoix-Est manages and operates the Aéroport de
Charlevoix since its construction in 1962 (when there was a Conseil
de comté). This regional-size airport is located in Saint-Irénée,
approximately 10 kilometres from La Malbaie. The airport is
operated from May to November, depending on the snow cover.
The Airport has a total land area of 103 hectares. It has been
the property of the MRC de Charlevoix-Est since 1997 following its
transfer by Transport Canada under the National Airports Policy.
Major improvements were made in 2003-2004 at a cost of $7 millions.
The runway and the aircraft parking and taxiing areas have been
completely rebuilt and a new terminal was constructed. The
terminal, with its noteworthy architecture, has an area of 160
square metres and is comprised of a waiting lounge, an
administrative desk, public washrooms, an operations office, a
conference room and a boarding lounge.
The Airport, which is classified as a sub-category III,
local-business airport by Transport Canada, features a single
runway (15/33). The runway is paved and measures 4,500 feet long by
150 feet wide, and is equipped with a new lighting system and
sophisticated visual approach equipment and navigational aids that
enable pilots to make the most secure landings for this type of
airport. Three fuel tanks (100LL and JET A-1) with two fixed
pumping stations allow for professional refuelling of
aircrafts.
During the 7 months of operation, nearly 4,000 people go through
the Aéroport de Charlevoix, generating air traffic of approximately
2,000 aircraft movements and making a significant contribution to
the regional economy.
Address
400, rang Sainte-Madeleine, Saint-Irénée (Québec) G0T 1V0
Tel : 418 452-3417
