Dryden Regional Airport (CYHD)
Medium airport · Dryden, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Dryden Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYHD |
| IATA | YHD |
| Elevation | 1,354 ft (413 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°49'54" W 92°44'39" 49.83170, -92.74420 |
| Location | Dryden, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,993 ft (1827 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dryden Regional Airport at a glance
Dryden Regional Airport is a medium airport in Dryden, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YHD. The field elevation of 1,354 ft (413 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYHD 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, 12/30, offers 5,993 ft (1827 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYHD 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 Dryden Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Lookout Airport | CYXL | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Ignace Municipal Airport | CZUC | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Kenora Airport | CYQK | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Fort Frances Municipal Airport | CYAG | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Atikokan Municipal Airport | CYIB | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dryden Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,354 ft field elevation of Dryden Regional 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 Dryden Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dryden Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dryden Regional Airport is CYHD, and its IATA code is YHD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dryden Regional Airport above sea level?
Dryden Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,354 feet (413 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dryden Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.8317, -92.7442 — in Dryden, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sioux Lookout Airport, about 68 km away.
Does CYHD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYHD 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 Dryden Regional Airport?
Dryden Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,993 ft (1827 m) with a ASP surface.