Saint John Airport () is an airport located east northeast of the central business district of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The airport is wholly within the boundaries of the City of Saint John. In 2018, the terminal handled 282,217 passengers.
Overview
Saint John Airport was officially opened on 8 January 1952, although several aircraft — including at least one scheduled flight — had already landed at the airport by then. The airport is classified as an airport of entry by Nav Canada and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA officers at this currently can handle aircraft with no more than 120 passengers. Part of the National Airports System, it is owned by Transport Canada and operated by Saint John Airport Inc.
History
Plans for an airport to be implemented in Saint John extends as far back as 1928, when in July it was decided that the city would be the site of the province's first municipal airport. At the time, $100,000 had been allocated for initial development which was to occur shortly thereafter.
The airport was opened with a ceremony on January 8th, 1952, with preparations being made for a large air show to take place the following spring.
Airlines and destinations
Passenger
Accidents and incidents
During 1976, a Douglas C-49J C-FHPM of Atlantic Central Airlines was reported to have been damaged beyond economic repair at Saint John Airport.