05/04/2015
Fort Langley airport is a private airport located in the Fraser Valley. It is situated along the Fraser River and is home to float planes, private aircraft and even a Cessna Citation and Pilatus PC12. 

The airport's location puts it in the precarious position of being squished between the Pitt Meadows Control Zone, the Langley Control Zone and the Glenn Valley Practice Area. 

As many of you know, the Glenn Valley Practice area is an extremely busy piece of airspace.
All aircraft working in the area make position broadcasts on 122.72 as published on the VFR maps. 
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Some BCGA members and authorized users of the private Fort Langley Airport have expressed serious concerns as aircraft working in the Glenn Valley Practice area routinely fly over the Fort Langley Airport at altitudes of less than 2000' without making broadcasts on the published Fort Langley Frequency (123.2).

In light of these safety concerns,  The BC General Aviation Association has worked with the owner of the Fort Langley Airport, Its users, Nav Canada and Transport Canada to have the Fort Langley Airport ATF frequency changed from 123.2 to 122.72. This change ensures that Fort Langley and Glenn Valley pilots are all on a common frequency and should reduce the risks of pilots flying over the airport without being on frequency. 

So far the change has been approved by all interested agencies and we are awaiting word on when the change will be published. While it will most likely not be reflected on the next edition of the VTA it should be included in the next CFS Publication. 

Until the change is published please make the appropriate calls on the Fort Langley Airport frequency 123.2.

As an association we are listening to your concerns. This is just one example of how we can work together to create change and ensure safe and enjoyable flying in BC. 

Special thanks to:
Aiden Kyne (Nav Canada)
Dan Martens (Transport Canada)

The Langley Aero Club has graciously offerd the use of its club owned audio visual equipment for the PrepAIR pilot seminar in Boundary Bay on April 1, 2017.

This is just another example of flying clubs and organizations working together for the benefit of all aviators in British Columbia. Thank you to the Langley Aero Club for helping and thank you to NavCanada / PrepAIR for allowing the BC General Aviation Association to become a partner in this fantastic event!

In helping the BCGA help PrepAIR we have added the Langley Aero Club to the BCGA Sponsor's Page

The BC General Aviation Association is proud to be partnering with PrepAIR.  We will be working with PrepAIR to engage British Columbia's pilots in promoting what has become a very successful and resource rich flight safety seminar series.  The BCGA's mission is to promote safe and enjoyable flying throughout British Columbia. By partaking in a PrepAIR seminar, you will be doing your part to be as well prepared and as informed as possible which helps make us all safer and flying more enjoyable.