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Buttress, Saskatchewan

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with a variation of 18 degrees east and elevation of 2,000 ft (610 m). The relief field was constructed in the typical triangular pattern and had three runways, listed as follows:
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A review of Google Maps in June 2018 shows a clear outline of the former triangular airfield and the coordinates stated above appear to be correct.
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The Buttress Post Office opened on July 1, 1909 and closed on July 31, 1961.
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It is located on private land, 6 mi (9.7 km) south of
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Pilots Handbook of Aerodromes and Seaplane Bases Vol. 2
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Airports of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
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Buttress is located in Saskatchewan
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50°14′10″N 105°32′51″W / 50.23611°N 105.54750°W / 50.23611; -105.54750 (Buttress)
RCAF Station Moose Jaw
Royal Air Force
50°15′N 105°33′W / 50.250°N 105.550°W / 50.250; -105.550
aerodrome
British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
runways
CFB Moose Jaw
Highway 2
List of airports in Saskatchewan
List of defunct airports in Canada
"National Archives - Postmaster Database"
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Division No. 7
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw

Central Butte
Craik
Herbert
Morse
Villages
Aylesbury
Beechy
Brownlee

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