Edmonton International Airport (EIA/YEG)

[BrettB]

I am happy for YEG but need to understand the logic of not using a existing base.

I can think of a few of reasons, no one reason would be a deal-breaker, but together, it all fits:
- runways. DND is having to spend hundreds of millions to upgrade runways, taxiways, and other infrastructure at CFB Trenton for the 330s. That's not the case at YEG;
- Personnel. The AC are both for RCAF missions and troop transport. Edmonton is the Western HQ for the land forces. Basing these AC near the base allows them to deploy troops with relative ease.
- Location. If you want to deploy people and materiel to the Arctic, YEG is well situated;
- Logistics. It's fairly easy to get parts and spares to YEG by train, plane or truck.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

This will be another nice addition for YEG. Quietly expanding and expanding.