Satellite and aerial maps of CFB Rivers with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon , Manitoba | 28.2 | 113 | CYBR |
| Virden Aerodrome , Manitoba | 45.7 | 251 | CYVD |
| Shilo helipad , Manitoba | 54.0 | 115 | CKM3 |
| Flewin Field helipad , Manitoba | 54.7 | 117 | CKN9 |
| Neepawa Airport , Manitoba | 62.4 | 066 | CJV5 |
| Russell Airport , Manitoba | 108.9 | 320 | CJW5 |
CFB Rivers |
1942 to 1971 | ||
| 50° 0' 36.5'' N 100° 18' 49'' W | ||
| Wheatlands, Rivers, Manitoba | ||
| ICAO: | IATA: | |
| Elevation: 1550 feet | ||
Opened as RCAF Station Rivers in May 1942 and after a period of joint occupancy from c 1955, closed in Sep 1971.
Parts of the old runways are still in use for general aviation and drag racing.
Parts of the old runways are still in use for general aviation and drag racing.
List of aircraft and events at CFB Rivers |
| Dates | Org/Type | Unit | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Royal Canadian Air Force (1945-1968) | S-51 | 9601 | ||||
| 1961-sep | Royal Canadian Air Force (1945-1968) | UH-12E | 10262 | ||||
| 1961-sep | Royal Canadian Air Force (1945-1968) | UH-12E | 10264 | ||||
| 1961-sep | Royal Canadian Air Force (1945-1968) | UH-12E | 10265 | ||||
| 1961-oct | Royal Canadian Air Force (1945-1968) | UH-12E | 10261 | ||||
| 1961-oct | Royal Canadian Air Force (1945-1968) | UH-12E | 10263 | ||||
| 1962 | Royal Canadian Air Force (1945-1968) | S-51 | 9604 | ||||
| 1968-mar | 4 CFTS | Canadian Armed Forces | UH-12E | 112264 | |||
| 1968-mar | 4 CFTS | Canadian Armed Forces | UH-12E | 112265 | |||
| 1969 | 4 CFTS | Canadian Armed Forces | UH-12E | 112263 | |||
