Red Deer Regional Airport – YGB Red Deer
Red Deer Regional Airport with code YGB is located in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. The airport is about 11km from the city centre of Red Deer. The facility is classified to be a general aviation airport. It is also providing chartered flights to nearby areas. The runway of the airport has Runway lighting and precision approach path indicators. These facilities are state of the art and allow night landing. In 2005, the government has announced that the airport will undergo expansion. It includes extending the runway. The said construction was done in 2016. This change has allowed the airport to accommodate large airplanes like Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.
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During the Second World War, the YQF airport was referred to as RCAF Station Penhold. It is also the home of Royal Air Force Flying School. After the war, it was shut down. It was reopened again in 1952 to train pilots. The local government took over the operation in 1966. Lacombe and Ponoka are two cities that surround the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several hotels that are available near the airport. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites City Centre is a 2-storey property that is right at the highway. The lodging offers 55 rooms that are equipped with simple furnishings and modern amenities. Guests can take advantage of hot tub facility. Guests have access to continental breakfast. The hotel is also near several restaurants and shops. Black Knight Inn is 1.5 miles from the city. The Bower Mall is about 2 minutes away.
