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CFB Trenton

Trenton, Canada

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CFB Trenton

Trenton, Canada
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Canada's premier military air transport and search-and-rescue hub.

Opened
1931
Location
Trenton, Canada
CFB Trenton, designated CYTR, is a Canadian Forces Base located near Trenton, Ontario, and serves as the largest and busiest military airbase in Canada. It is the home of 8 Wing Trenton, which oversees air transport, search and rescue, and training operations for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The base plays a critical strategic role, functioning as the primary gateway for Canadian military airlift operations both domestically and internationally. It has been the departure and arrival point for numerous humanitarian missions, repatriation flights, and logistical support operations. While primarily a military installation, CFB Trenton also serves as the site of the National Air Force Museum of Canada, attracting visitors interested in Canadian aviation history. Civilian access to the base is restricted, and it does not operate as a commercial passenger airport.
Terminals
There are no commercial passenger terminals; the base operates exclusively as a military facility with restricted access.
Getting to & from
The base is accessible by road from Trenton, Ontario, approximately 170 kilometres east of Toronto along Highway 401.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate at CFB Trenton; flight operations are conducted solely by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Notable facts
  • Home to 8 Wing Trenton, the largest wing in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
  • Serves as Canada's primary military airlift and search-and-rescue coordination centre.
  • The National Air Force Museum of Canada is located on the base.
  • Has been used for repatriation of fallen Canadian soldiers from overseas conflicts.
  • Operated by the Canadian Armed Forces and not open to civilian air traffic.
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CFB Trenton
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Canadian Forces Base Trenton, formerly RCAF Station Trenton, is a Canadian Forces base located within the city of Quinte West, Ontario, about 175 km east of Toronto. It is operated as an air force base by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and is the hub for air transport operations in Canada and abroad. Its primary RCAF lodger unit is 8 Wing, commonly referred to as 8 Wing Trenton. CFB Trenton is Canada's largest Air Force base and most southerly air base.

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