- Site visit and technical review
- Community and stakeholder engagement
Lacombe Regional Airport Master Plan
About the Airport
Lacombe Regional Airport was originally developed in the 1960s. The airport lands are owned by the City of Lacombe and operated by the Lacombe Flying Club. The City, Lacombe County, and Lacombe Flying Club jointly participate in an Airport Steering Committee to guide the operation and advancement of the airport and financially contribute to its development, with 50% of capital costs covered by the City, 25% by the County, and 25% by the Lacombe Flying Club.
In 2016, a Lacombe Municipal Airport Feasibility Study was completed. It assessed the airport's operations, governance, and economic impact and provided prioritized recommendations to focus on long-term viability and expanded economic development. The preparation of an Airport Master Plan was recommended as a priority initiative to identify lands to be available for commercial development and to guide the overall future of the airport.
Key Facts
- Over 9,000 aircraft take-offs and landings annually
- More than 45 private and commercial hangars
- Home to multiple aviation maintenance and flight training businesses – up to 20 employees will be working at the airport this year
- STARS regularly uses the Lacombe Airport for life-saving patient transfer flights, in fact since 2018, STARS averages at least one flight every 3 months
Recent Investments
- Pavement rehabilitation for the runway and part of the taxiway
- Airfield lighting upgrades
- Improved instrument approach procedures
- New terminal building
Project Overview
The Lacombe Regional Airport Master Plan will build on the progress completed to-date and serve as the primary guide for the City of Lacombe, Lacombe County, and the Lacombe Flying Club as they plan for the airport’s future by:
- Defining a clear vision for the airport
- Identifying opportunities for economic growth and business activity
- Establishing priorities for infrastructure investment
- Improving airport development planning
- Strengthening the relationship between the airport and community
The Airport Master Plan is being prepared by HM Aero Aviation Consulting, a recognized industry expert in community and regional airport planning and engineering, under the oversight of the local Airport Committee.
Get Involved!
Community input is an important part of the master planning process. Residents, businesses, and airport users are encouraged to participate through the project’s ONLINE SURVEY (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LacombeAirport)
Share your feedback through a short online survey, including what matters most to you about the airport and your priorities for its future. The survey will be open until Sunday, July 19th, 2026.
Project Phases & Timeline
The Master Plan is being completed through four phases that will be completed over the period of May 2026 to September 2026:
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