Dauphin Barker Airport (CYDN)
Medium airport · Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Dauphin Barker Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYDN |
| IATA | YDN |
| Elevation | 999 ft (304 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°6'3" W 100°3'7" 51.10080, -100.05200 |
| Location | Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,000 ft (610 m) | 60 ft | GVL | No |
| 08/26 | 2,700 ft (823 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dauphin Barker Airport at a glance
Dauphin Barker Airport is a medium airport in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as YDN. The field elevation of 999 ft (304 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYDN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYDN 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 Dauphin Barker Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Municipal Airport | CYBR | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Swan River Airport | CZJN | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome | CYVD | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Yorkton Municipal Airport | CYQV | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport | CYPG | 183 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dauphin Barker Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 999 ft field elevation of Dauphin Barker 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 Dauphin Barker Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dauphin Barker Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dauphin Barker Airport is CYDN, and its IATA code is YDN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dauphin Barker Airport above sea level?
Dauphin Barker Airport sits at an elevation of 999 feet (304 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dauphin Barker Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.1008, -100.0520 — in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brandon Municipal Airport, about 133 km away.
Does CYDN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYDN 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 Dauphin Barker Airport?
Dauphin Barker Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.