Cheap flights to Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport
- Edmonton City Centre Airport, also known as Blatchford Field, was a municipal airport located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was situated in the heart of downtown Edmonton and served as the city's primary airport from 1929 to 1963.
- The airport was named after Kenny Blatchford, a Canadian pilot who died during World War I. It played a significant role in the development of aviation in the region and was a key hub for air travel in Western Canada during its operational years.
- However, as the city grew and air travel advanced, Edmonton City Centre Airport became increasingly constrained by its downtown location. The short runways and limited space could no longer accommodate larger aircraft and modern aviation needs.
- In 1963, the Edmonton International Airport was opened, providing a more suitable and spacious facility for commercial air travel. As a result, Edmonton City Centre Airport gradually transitioned into a general aviation and private aircraft facility. However, in 2013, the airport ceased all operations and was permanently closed.
- Today, the site of the former Edmonton City Centre Airport is being redeveloped as a sustainable urban district called Blatchford. The area will include residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, with an emphasis on sustainability and environmental stewardship.