Page 19 - Reaching New Heights - Volume 5

WHAT DO Southport, Hollywood

& Carbon Emissions

HAVE IN COMMON?

Recently, Southport Aerospace Centre SO JUST WHAT MAKES
Inc. managed a $2.4 million investment THIS SPACE “PICTURE
to diversify the airport grounds
and operations, contributing to the PERFECT” ANYWAY?
economic development in our region. As aircraft enthusiasts and professionals
One of the major outcomes of the know, size does matter so the building
investment was the construction of a new is outfitted with a 90-ft wide, 28-ft high
13,600 ft commercial hangar. After a door. And while being in the movies is
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groundbreaking ceremony in April 2019, exciting, being on Access Hollywood
the build took nine months to complete isn’t the focus here – access to anti-icing,
and on January 22, 2020, Southport fuelling and towing capabilities are much
marked the grand opening of Hangar 5. more important. Access to not one, Air traffic control services are available
Southport Airport (Portage/Southport not two or even three, but four active during regular business hours and for a
minimum call-out charge for services on
CYPG) is a Transport Canada certified runways is always a notable perk. evenings and weekends.
airport with an air traffic control tower. The hangar is certified as a Climate Smart
The Southport Airport is a 24/7 public building and its net carbon emissions There could be another reason why the
use facility with four well maintained are minimal. The cutting edge carbon film crew had Hangar 5 on their radar.
runways, large apron with helipad, avoidance design means the building’s The surrounding Southport community
multiple navigational guidance systems, internal atmosphere remains fresh and is tailor-made for large or small-scale
and runway lighting. environmental technology controls the aerospace endeavours, from commercial
In fact, the allure of the building recently inner air temperature and quality to the ventures or recreation flight activity.
caught the eye of Hallmark movie highest standard. Using electric in-floor Southport is just five minutes from Portage
producers, who used the building as an heat, the building emits 0.4 tonnes of la Prairie and 60 minutes from Winnipeg.
on-site film location for the major motion carbon emissions per year, instead of Car rental services, restaurants and catering
picture “A Winter Getaway” starring using conventional methods, which would are a phone call away and if you’re looking
Nazneen Contractor and Brooks Darnell. require 60 tonnes of carbon per year. for a quick run or round of golf on your
Released in January 2021, the Hallmark The spectacularly designed heating layover they’ve got you covered with the
movie highlighted Hangar 5 and its system enables Southport to offer up Southport Golf Club and the on-site fitness
capabilities, showcasing its amenities in a perhaps the most coveted feature of all: facility, Central Plains RecPlex, nearby.
scene which took place in and around the heated winter storage, which is music For any overnight stays, Southport boasts
hangar and included specialty vehicles to every Canadian aircraft owner’s ears. two accommodation buildings with over 84
such as a private jet, helicopter, and a Hangar 5 protects machines from the rooms and executive style suites available
limousine. effect of extreme freezing. by the day or month. Features include, a
common lounge on the main floor with
a group kitchen area and patio, as well as
smaller meeting rooms on the upper floors,
which are perfect for group functions.
But of course, the superb and versatile
accommodations are the supporting cast for
the star of the show.
Hangar 5 is currently available for short
or long-term storage with flexible leasing
rates and a professional team of Property
Managers who understand what businesses
need to succeed.

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