This airport was named in honour of Group Captain R.W. McNair. It is one of only three military aerodromes in Canada to be named after an individual; Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C.M. McEwen Airport (47005-015) and Valcartier W/C J.H.L. (Joe) Lecomte Heliport (24015-001) being the others.
Type
Group Captain R.W. McNair Airport
Cold Lake, Alberta
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Location
Group Captain R.W. McNair Airport
GPS location: 54°24'18
Cold Lake
Alberta
Group Captain R.W. McNair Airport
GPS location: 54°24'18
Cold Lake
Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 54.405
Long. -110.27944
Lat. 54.405
Long. -110.27944