Canadian Owners and Pilots Association 149

09/09/2026

Check out the pictures from Discover Aviation 2026 on our website.

Discover Aviation COPA #149 volunteers and 122 registered aspiring aviators gathered on a hot but sunny day at Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport (CNQ3) for Discover Aviation 2026. A pleasant breeze took the edge off the summer heat. Discover Aviation 2026 at the NCDRA was organized by

08/19/2026

Many thanks to the volunteers. We had a great Discover Aviation Day last Saturday; we flew 117 young people and introduced a whole bunch to the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport/.

08/14/2026

It's looking good for our Discover Aviation Day tomorrow.

07/30/2026

Tie Downs and Hangar Space
at
Niagara Central
Dorothy Rungeling Airport

07/23/2026

COPA 149 Flight Bursary

The 2026 COPA 149 Flight Bursary was presented to James Boesch at the second COPA 149 BBQ of the summer. Presenting the bursary is COPA 149 Captain Adrian Verburg on behalf of Ken Byberg of the Byberg Foundation. James has completed his first solo at the St. Catharines Flying Club, and intends to become a professional aviator.

06/05/2026

Painting 11/29 Markers

After a soggy May 1st aerating and fertilizing of the turf runway 11/29 at the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport serving the communities of Pelham, Port Colborne, Wainfleet and Welland, members of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association Flight #149 were delighted to enjoy a pleasant dry and sunny day painting the runway markers. One team removed overgrown grass from the edges and cleaned up each marker. A second team refreshed the brilliant white paint such that pilots using the runway might be accurately guided to the prepared turf surface for a gentle landing. The turf runway is heavily used by both local and visiting pilots during the flying months of the year. COPA 149 volunteers refurbished the abandoned runway 11/29 a few years ago and maintain it in pristine condition each year, including keeping the grass cut to a length safe for landing aircraft.

06/02/2026

We are looking forward to another successful Discover Aviation Day..

05/19/2026

COPA 149 Meeting
Thursday, May 21
Hangar #3 19:00

The 11/29 has been fertilized . Now the next step is the painting of the belt markers and as time and manpower allow, pulling the shafts on the rollers.

The May 21 meeting will include discussions on COPA 149 members that have experienced emergencies in the air. Emergencies can be many things, including: fuel exhaustion, engine stoppage, propeller issues, flying into IMC, getting lost, fire, structural issues, or a host of any others.

COPA 149 members will be invited to take a few minutes to explain their situation, action taken and result, Audience is encouraged to offer constructive comments and/or questions.

Can you identify this airport in the Niagara area?

05/03/2026

A Few More 11-29 Pix Courtesy of Doug Reilly

05/02/2026

May 1, 2026 Aerating and Fertilizing 11-29
Volunteer members of COPA Flight 149 took part in the springtime ritual of aerating and fertilizing of the turf runway 11/29 at the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport on this cold and wet May Day morning. The formerly abandoned runway was rehabilitated by volunteers from the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association several years ago as a turf runway, and is maintained by the organization. The heavy clay soil in the southern area of Niagara requires repeated aerating and fertilizing to maintain a surface suitable for the operation of aircraft. The runway is popular with both local and visiting pilots since the grass surface results in much less wear and tear on expensive aviation-rated tires compared to asphalt or concrete.