Forestville Airport (CYFE)
Medium airport · Forestville, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Forestville Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYFE |
| IATA | YFE |
| Elevation | 293 ft (89 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°44'46" W 69°5'50" 48.74610, -69.09720 |
| Location | Forestville, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Forestville Airport at a glance
Forestville Airport is a medium airport in Forestville, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YFE. The field elevation of 293 ft (89 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYFE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 5,000 ft (1524 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 CYFE 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 Forestville Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rimouski Airport | CYXK | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Mont Joli Airport | CYYY | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Baie-Comeau Airport | CYBC | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Rivière-du-Loup Airport | CYRI | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Matane Airport | CYME | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Forestville Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 293 ft field elevation of Forestville 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 Forestville Airport
What is the ICAO code of Forestville Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Forestville Airport is CYFE, and its IATA code is YFE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Forestville Airport above sea level?
Forestville Airport sits at an elevation of 293 feet (89 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Forestville Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.7461, -69.0972 — in Forestville, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rimouski Airport, about 53 km away.
Does CYFE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYFE 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 Forestville Airport?
Forestville Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.