My sister is coming to visit next week, and wants to spend some time on the beach while here. From Brandon, the nice beaches on Lake Winnipeg are several hours drive, so I am thinking of flying us to Gimli, which is about 10 miles from Winnipeg Beach then taking a cab. It would make the trip that much more fun as well.
The CFS lists the airport as open, but the COPA Places to Fly website states it is not a friendly airport to visit. Has anyone used YGM recently who could shed some light? It would only be a day trip. I am going to call the contact number in the CFS next week, but would like to get a Pilot's perspective on the place if I could.
As a tack-on to this question, the following NOTAM is active at YGM:
Rookie pilot question here: Would this imply the airport is completely closed during those times (local would be 0800 to 2100 daily), or is this an advisory only? I will again confirm via FSS / Airport manager next week, but this is mostly a professional development question for my own education.120275 CYDN GIMLI INDUSTRIAL PARK AIRPORT
CYGM PARAJUMPS ACT 1.5 NM RADIUS AD. SFC TO 12000 FT MSL.
1300-0200 DLY
1207151300 TIL 1210160200
Thanks!
PS - If anyone knows of a good "secret" spot with a nice beach near an airstrip (I'm good with turf/gravel strips, it's all good practice) within an hour (by C172) flight of Brandon and is willing to share, I would be appreciative!