Wildfire training in progress at Red Deer Regional Airport

Air Spray conducts spring wildfire training at the Red Deer Regional Airport. (Source: Red Deer Regional Airport)

Flight crews have been practising aerial drops during recent wildfire training at the Red Deer Regional Airport.

Air Spray, the Alberta-based company behind the training, operates a fleet of more than 50 aircraft to help manage the spread of wildfire.

The training also includes practise with ground crews at the airport.

A temporary noise advisory is in place during the training session. Heavier-than-normal aerial traffic is also expected.

The spring wildfire training will be conducted for a few weeks.