Comments on: Edmonton likely location for western base for the RCAF CC-330 Husky

By: Kirk

Kirk — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:36:09 +0000

I am pleased that DND will support their airlift in Edmonton. I would assume the trials to operate fixed wing aircraft into CFB Edmonton may of had some input into this decision.

Cold Lake has for years requested A2A refueling assets be based closer to the CF-18’s (then CF-35’s). CC130T and CC150’s were too far away for reasonable response times.

Since Cold Lake is a fighter base, retention and housing becomes a big consideration in this as well. Leduc area and Edmonton South will be able to attract crews, admin to this location.

The area south of runway 12/30 is flat and unreserved which will allow for a sizable facility with possible expansion. YEG’s traffic isn’t too heavy allowing for quick departures without waiting during peak hours.

Jet fuel is produced in Edmonton but I think they would be prudent to add an adequate fuel tank farm into the plan. With a CC330MRTT possibly requiring 100k liters of fuel, I think they will need a fuel hydrant system as well. Being on an established International Airport will allow for additional/shared resources that DND will not have to invest in.

Win-win.

By: Martial

Martial — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:03:22 +0000

If only with had a military air base in Edmonton, silly me, we closed the runways. Shouldn’t have any problems finding volunteers to get posted there. I could see potential for an Air Reserve unit there.

By: Martial

Martial — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 20:59:02 +0000

In reply to Morray Peterson. I believe so but only one aircraft qualified. The KC-46 didn’t make the cup. KC-10 and KC-135 are being retired. The Airbus MRTT is by far the best aircraft available on the market and offers more flexibility mission wise.

By: Abbott Martin

Abbott Martin — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:17:49 +0000

Missing from this article is the past Liberal government’s decision to shut down Namao airbase on the north side of Edmonton. It hosted RCAF Hercules, Buffalo’s, Twin Otters, Chinooks and had an enormous 12,000 ft runway. It was perfectly suited to host MRTT’s.
Instead, the Liberal’s contempt for our military wasted an incredibly valuable asset, and the RCAF must now beg to use a civilian airport.

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:03:14 +0000

But Trudeau will want one (2) for his personal transport, I think they should use the lear jets for him of a twin otter

By: Richard K Billford

Richard K Billford — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:50:27 +0000

Sad that the government didn’t have the foresight to keep the airbase it had in Edmonton. I believe that runway was an emergency runway for the NASA’s space shuttle.

By: Morray Peterson

Morray Peterson — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:42:36 +0000

Was there ever an RFP/Q issued for these new aircraft, or is this a sole source contract with Airbus?

By: gordon lagrange

gordon lagrange — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:55:36 +0000

exellent choice. edmonton is the gateway to the north after all.It just makes so much sense.Bravo…

By: Douglas Fitl

Douglas Fitl — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:50:06 +0000

Edmonton is the perfect spot. Aviation fuel is made in the Edmonton refineries and CFB Edmonton is on the North Side which houses the PPCLI and other army regiments. Suits both capabilities for Air Re-fueling and troop transport.

By: Douglas Fitl

Douglas Fitl — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:55:22 +0000

Transport is a part of the equation and CFB Edmonton is a better spot than Cold Lake (or any other westerrn Airport) with the PPCLI and other army regiments station there. More support population and infrastructure as these are “Tankers” and the fuel is made in Edmonton refineries and a short hop to the international to top up the CC-330’s.

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:15:09 +0000

Happy to see these aircraft are going out west, and not going to be stationed in Quebec

By: Dave Million

Dave Million — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:44:52 +0000

CFB Cold Lake is a Fighter base . Facilities are unsuitable for the Huskeys. As a MMTT the 330s will be employed as both a tanker and a transport. Basing near the Edmonton garrison will better facilitate the transition aspect. The tanking aspect will be done largely away from the aerodrome in CFB Cold Lake. Also it’s mid point between Cold Lake and Comox.Tanking will also be,available for the new CPs and the Globemasters.

By: Peter BROWNLEE

Peter BROWNLEE — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:13:39 +0000

As ex NORAD RADAR SGT , VERY SATISFIED RCAF IS ON THE RISE. WAS ON PINETREE LINE,,, BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE …

By: Romeooscarbravo

Romeooscarbravo — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:54:47 +0000

Why not Cold Lake?