Fredericton International Airport (CYFC)
Medium airport · Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Fredericton International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYFC |
| IATA | YFC |
| Elevation | 68 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°52'7" W 66°31'48" 45.86870, -66.52989 |
| Location | Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,005 ft (2440 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fredericton International Airport at a glance
Fredericton International Airport is a medium airport in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, known to airline systems as YFC. The field elevation of 68 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYFC 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 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 8,005 ft (2440 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYFC 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 Fredericton International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John Airport | CYSJ | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Houlton International Airport | KHUL | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport | CYQM | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Presque Isle International Airport | KPQI | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Miramichi Airport | CYCH | 151 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fredericton International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 68 ft field elevation of Fredericton International 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 Fredericton International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fredericton International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fredericton International Airport is CYFC, and its IATA code is YFC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fredericton International Airport above sea level?
Fredericton International Airport sits at an elevation of 68 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fredericton International Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.8687, -66.5299 — in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saint John Airport, about 79 km away.
Does CYFC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYFC 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 Fredericton International Airport?
Fredericton International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,005 ft (2440 m) with a ASP surface.