History

The Régie Aéroportuaire Régionale des Cantons-de-l'Est (R.A.R.C.E.) was formed by three partners by an initial agreement in 1983, renewable after 20 years. The three participating cities-Bromont, Cowansville and Granby, decided at that time to develop one regional airport instead of two or three smaller ones. This excellent regional plannig was endorsed by Transport Canada and in 1987 they granted the 5,4 million necessary to build a 5,000' by 100' runway, aircraft parking area, runway lighting, a visual approach system and the necessary equipment for fueling aircarft.

In 1991, an electronic system (LOC/DME) worth approximately one half million dollars was installed, allowing aircraft to land in difficult weather conditions. In 1992 a new 1,420 sqare foot terminal was built.

Today the Régie possesses the following airport installations :

• A 5000' X 100' runway capable of sustaining aircraft as large as a Boeing 737
• Paved parking for aircraft
• A 190' X 100' hangar
• Runway lighting system
• Visual approach landing system
• Instrument approach system
• 80/87, 100LL and Jet fuel
• Rotating beacon
• Air to ground communications (UNICOM)