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Originally Posted by MonctonRad
I do think that serious consideration should be given to closing the small northern airports in Miramichi, Bathurst and Charlo. Service to these facilities is spotty at best and sometimes non-existent. The monies saved could be reinvested elsewhere. |
can't close those down... you have to remember that airports don't only serve for the purpose of scheduled passenger transport.
The air ambulance goes to these 3 airports....was very happy to have that service close by when I needed it!
They also act as refueiling stations....way more effective to have Search and rescue to refuel in Charlo for a search in Campbellton area than waist almost 2hours back and fourth to refuel in Fredericton
All of them are equipped to fill firefighting airplanes with fire retardant plus Miramichi is the home base.
PEI air lands in Bathurst and Miramichi for parcel services 3 to 4 times a week.
Bathurst has over 40 000 passengers a year and number is growing year over year with 2 Jazz flights a day and that number will considerably grow if the flight to Wabush mining camps works out.
And you would be surprised at how many charters are landing at those airports....