About Us

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Opened in 1954 as Comox Airport School to accommodate children at CFB Comox. Additions were built in 1956 adding a gymnasium and classrooms. Additional classrooms and a library were added in 1959. More classrooms were added in 1971.

The school property was owned and maintained by the Department of National Defense while instruction was provided by School District 71. Airport Elementary School continues to serve the community of CFB Comox and Lazo and is now fully maintained and staffed by School District 71.