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Small airport

Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport

ICAO CNQ3🇨🇦 Welland
Coordinates
42.9792°N, 79.3247°W
Elevation
585 ft (178 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-ON
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:22
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
20:53
Civil dusk
21:26

About 14h 57m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport

Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport

Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport or Welland/Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Aerodrome,, is a registered aerodrome located in Pelham, 3.5 nautical miles west of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Niagara Central accommodates aerial photographers, itinerant light aircraft and an automatic weather station. It was built in 1940 by the Royal Canadian Air Force as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and served as the relief airfield for the No. 6 Service Flying Training School in nearby Dunnville.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 233,493 ft / 1,065 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
16 / 342,663 ft / 812 m50 ftAspUnlitOpen
11 / 292,341 ft / 714 m60 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DBUFFALO APP126.500 MHz
TCATORONTO TRML133.400 MHz
UNICATF/UNICOM123.500 MHz

Airspace in this area(12)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NIAGARA, ON TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WINDSOR, ON TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PORT COLBORNE, ON TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T608 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
TORONTO XPNDR MANDTRYClass EControlled6500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
T608 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled2500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
PORT COLBORNE, ON TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
WINDSOR, ON TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
NIAGARA, ON TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled6500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle535 ft
Obstacle561 ft
Obstacle554 ft
Obstacle535 ft
Obstacle541 ft
Obstacle558 ft
Obstacle551 ft
Obstacle581 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport located?

Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport is small airport located in Welland, Canada, at an elevation of 585 ft (178 m).

How many runways does Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport have?

Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 3,493 ft / 1,065 m.

What time zone is Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport in?

Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport is approximately 10.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport?

The nearest airport to Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport is Port Colborne Airport (CPE5), about 6.2 nm to the s, followed by Niagara South Airport and Niagara District Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.