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Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM/CYGM) is a former Royal Canadian Air Force base on the west shore of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, about an hour north of Winnipeg. It is best known as the landing site of the 'Gimli Glider,' Air Canada Flight 143, which glided to a safe emergency landing here in 1983 after running out of fuel. Today it serves general aviation, flight training, and industrial park activity rather than scheduled airline service.
💡 Local Tip
If you're aviation-minded, ask locals about the former runway 32L drag strip—the Gimli Glider landed there while it was in use for racing, which is part of why the event is so celebrated.
🚖 Getting There
Gimli is roughly a 1-hour drive north of Winnipeg via Provincial Trunk Highway 8; a rental car is the most practical option. Taxi and rideshare service in Gimli is limited, so arrange ground transport in advance. There is no regular public transit link to the airport.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport's most famous event?
A: The 1983 emergency landing of Air Canada Flight 143, the 'Gimli Glider,' a Boeing 767 that ran out of fuel and glided to Gimli after a metric-imperial fuel calculation error.
Q: Does Gimli Industrial Park Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
A: No. It is a general aviation airport; travelers typically fly into Winnipeg Richardson International (YWG) and drive to Gimli.
Q: What facilities are available?
A: The airport supports general aviation operations, hangars, and industrial park tenants; services are limited, so check fuel and handling availability before arrival.
Q: Can I visit the Gimli Glider site?
A: The historic runway area is on airport property and not a formal museum; access may be restricted, so ask locally before walking onto operational areas.
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