Deer Lake Airport (CYDF)
Medium airport · Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Deer Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYDF |
| IATA | YDF |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°12'29" W 57°23'46" 49.20816, -57.39615 |
| Location | Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,005 ft (2440 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Deer Lake Airport at a glance
Deer Lake Airport is a medium airport in Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, known to airline systems as YDF. The field elevation of 72 ft (22 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYDF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 8,005 ft (2440 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYDF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Deer Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stephenville Dymond International Airport | CYJT | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Gander International Airport | CYQX | 208 km (112 NM) |
| St Augustin Airport | CYIF | 240 km (130 NM) |
| Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport | CYBX | 249 km (134 NM) |
| St. Anthony Airport | CYAY | 260 km (140 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Deer Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 72 ft field elevation of Deer Lake Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Deer Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Deer Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Deer Lake Airport is CYDF, and its IATA code is YDF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Deer Lake Airport above sea level?
Deer Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Deer Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.2082, -57.3961 — in Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stephenville Dymond International Airport, about 112 km away.
Does CYDF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYDF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Deer Lake Airport?
Deer Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,005 ft (2440 m) with a ASP surface.