2 Wing Bagotville
2 Wing deploys on short notice to establish new operational areas fielding the infrastructure, logistics, and systems required for on site air operations and integrated air power.
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A member from 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron conducts tests on the deployable satellite system during Exercise PHOENIX WARRIOR 23 at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Valcartier, Quebec, on October 26, 2023.
Photo credit: Corporal Marc-André Leclerc, Imagery Section, CFB Valcartier
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A member of the Intelligence and Meteorological Section of the Operations Support Element collects meteorological data during Exercise PHOENIX WARRIOR 2023 at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Valcartier, Quebec, on October 26, 2023.
Photo credit: Corporal Marc-André Leclerc, Imagery Section, CFB Valcartier
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Members of 2 Wing set up an expeditionary camp as part of Exercise PHOENIX WARRIOR 2023, at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Valcartier, Quebec, on September 27, 2023.
Photo credit: Imagery Section, CFB Valcartier
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With the Rockies in the background, overview of the Air Task Force Headquarters deployed during Operation CADENCE in Nakiska Mountain (Kananaskis), Alberta, on June 4,2025.
Photo credit: Master Corporal Steeve Picard, Imagery Section, Canadian Forces Base Bagotville
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A member of the Intelligence and Meteorological Section of the Operations Support Element works on map markings during Operation CADENCE in Nakiska Mountain (Kananaskis), Alberta, on June 4, 2025.
Photo credit: Master Corporal Steeve Picard, Imagery Section, Canadian Forces Base Bagotville
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About
2 Wing is dispersed across several provinces in Canada, with its headquarters located at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville in Bagotville, Quebec. It is under the operational command of 1 Canadian Air Division.
2 Wing is the centre for the Air Force Expeditionary Capability program. It ensures the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) can respond rapidly and effectively to support operations across Canada and the world. This includes customized readiness training, expeditionary command-and-control, radar systems, tactical air control of in-theatre aerospace forces, scalable logistical capabilities, and the overall situational awareness necessary for successful execution of operations in any environment.
Non-flying Squadrons
| Name | City | Province |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Air Expeditionary Training Squadron | Bagotville | Quebec |
| 2 Air Support Operations Squadron | Kingston | Ontario |
| 2 Mission Support Squadron | Bagotville | Quebec |
| 2 Operational Support Squadron | Bagotville | Quebec |
| 4 Construction Engineering Squadron | Cold Lake | Alberta |
| 8 Air Communication and Control Squadron | Trenton | Ontario |
| 14 Construction Engineering Squadron | Bridgewater | Nova Scotia |
Command Team
Commander
Colonel
S.J.L.P. Belley, CD
Chief Warrant Officer
Chief Warrant Officer
H.J.P. Prud'Homme, CD
Badge
AUT PAX-AUT BELLUM
(Either peace or war)
Honorary Colonel Lotfi Ghattas
An Honorary Colonel is a distinguished civilian appointed by the Minister of National Defence to strengthen relationships with local, professional, and civic communities. The role is honorary and advisory in nature, providing support to the local Commander through engagement in ceremonial functions, advocacy, and the promotion of RCAF traditions, while contributing to the well-being of military personnel and their families.
History
2 Wing began its intrepid career on January 1, 1944, in support of the ongoing war efforts in Europe, as part of the reorganization of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan North West Air Command in Canada. Read more about the history of 2 Wing Bagotville.
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Contact
Public Affairs
2 Wing Public Affairs Officer
Canadian Forces Base Bagotville
PO Box 5000 Station Bureau-Chef
Alouette QC G0V 1A0
Telephone: 418-677-4000 extension 4565
Flying a drone
Civilian drone operations within 3 nautical miles (5.6 kilometers) of an aerodrome under the authority of the Department of National Defence (MND) requires pre-authorization. For more information about these zones and how to properly access them, please consult the National Research Council of Canada Drone Site Selection tool and section 3.2.35 of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft chapter of Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). Civilian drone operators with the required licence and registered drone who are seeking to fly within a Wing aerodrome must contact the Wing in advance for approval.
