The airfield in Happy Valley-Goose Bay has shut down to regular commercial traffic from fixed-wing aircraft. "We are aware of the inconvenience this closure causes to the travel plans of those who use the Goose Bay Airport," Lt.-Col. Andrew Wedgwood, commanding officer of 5 Wing Goose Bay, stated in a press release. The closure is the result of a problem with a sealant material that was applied to cracks in the runways during annual maintenance that took place over the summer. The crack sealant was peeling off and building up on the tires of snow plows, according to the press release. This measure was taken to avoid any issue with arriving or departing fixed-wing aircraft," the release read.

Source: CBC News November 07, 2017 22:03 UTC