Woodstock Airport celebrates 55th anniversary with food, plane rides
CBC
More than 100 people gathered in Woodstock on Saturday to celebrate the local airport's 55th anniversary.
The day's festivities at the Woodstock Airport included a barbecue, live music and plane rides.
"When we have events like this, we like to get people up in the air, let them see what it's like to go flying," said Woodstock Flying Association president Matthew McLatchy.
He said the airport has gained some momentum over the last few years, which deserves to be celebrated.
"It is becoming a larger part of the community.... It has been quiet for the past decade or so, but recently two flight schools have moved into the area and that has improved the population up here at the airport," he said.
McLatchy said more planes are landing and taking off on a regular basis at the airport as it supports the Woodstock Aviation Services and Aventure Flight Academy schools.
There are about 30 planes that use the airport, said McLatchy, the majority of which are privately owned.
The airport was previously situated on an island on the St. John River, but was forced to relocate when the Mactaquac dam was built.
Saturday marked 55 years since the airport opened at its present location.
Tim Cook, a pilot and lifelong resident of Woodstock, said he was excited to see so many people celebrating the airport and hopes the event sparked intrigue for those attending.
"It's great.... As we all know, aviation is a big thing in the world and we're just trying to promote it and get more pilots and expand someday down the road," he said.
Mark Van Berkel, president of the Canadian Owners and Pilot Association, made the flight from Ottawa to attend the event.
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