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CNQ3

Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport · Welland

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
585 ft / 178 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 123.50 MHz (ATF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport (CNQ3), located in Welland, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 585 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport
ICAO / IATA
CNQ3 / —
Municipality
Welland
Country
Region
CA-ON — Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
585 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,493 ft / 1,065 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 40° / 220°
RWY 05 (40°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (220°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,663 ft / 812 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 140° / 320°
RWY 16 (140°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (320°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,341 ft / 714 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 11
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D BUFFALO APP
126.50 MHz
TCA TORONTO TRML
133.40 MHz
UNIC ATF/UNICOM
123.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYSN
Niagara District Airport
27 km / 14 nm
KIAGILS
Niagara Falls International Airport
34 km / 18 nm
KBUFILS
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
48 km / 26 nm
CYHMILS
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
54 km / 29 nm
CYTZ
Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport
72 km / 39 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026