Buttonville Municipal Airport, airport in Ontario, Canada
Buttonville Municipal Airport was a small facility in Markham, Ontario, serving private aircraft and flight training operations. The airport featured two runways, large hangars for aircraft storage and maintenance, and a weather station that provided critical information for pilots.
The airport opened in 1953 as a grass strip and was developed by Fred F. Gillies into a modern facility. After becoming officially certified in 1962 with paved runways and a control tower, it grew to become one of Canada's busiest small airports before closing in November 2023.
The airport was a gathering place for aviation enthusiasts and aspiring pilots in the area. It attracted people who wanted to learn to fly or pursue careers in aviation, making it a meaningful landmark for the local community.
The site is easy to reach by bus, with routes 16, 24, 40, 405, and 302 all stopping within walking distance from 16th Avenue and nearby streets. Parking is available for those arriving by car, and visitors can walk around the grounds to observe the facilities at their own pace.
The airport operated a weather station that provided pilots with critical meteorological data until its closure. The station was relocated to Oshawa after operations ended, ending a long-standing link between the facility and regional aviation operations.
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