Relief Landing Field –
Carp
General Information
Location/Base: Carp
Province: Ontario
Years in Use:
- constructed 1940 – ?
- transferred to DOT 1947,
- declared surplus 30 Oct 1951
Units:
- Primary Relief Landing Field (R1) to 2 SFTS at Uplands
- Glider Instructor School 1 Aug ’45-30 Sept ’45
- Operated by Air Cadet League 6 Sept ’46-15 Mar ’47
Aircraft Types:
Commanding Officers:
Financial Impact:
Date/Reason for Closure/
Site Evolution:
- The Publication On Track…the Pilot’s Air Travel Guide (First Annual Edition – 1978) lists the Aerodrome as “Carp” – See photos on this page.
As at 1978 – Airport run by Township of West Carleton
Current Status: 2023 – Airport acquired by Smycorp and Westcan Developments.

Image from the
RCAF Pilots Manual of Aerodromes and Seaplane Bases circa 1942.
Image courtesy of Matt Heintz
Requirements Plan – 1943

Zoning Plan – April 1945

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Site Plan – 1945

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On Track – 1978

Carp Aerodrome (Part 1)

Carp Aerodrome (Part 2)
Location – Google Map
Photo Gallery















For More information – External Links
- Wikipedia
- Military Bruce – Canadian Military History by Bruce Forsyth
- Aerodrome Disposal File:
- Site Plans:
- Carp Airport – History
- Developer Website as at 2023