Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport (CYHF)
Medium airport · Hearst, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYHF |
| IATA | YHF |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°42'51" W 83°41'10" 49.71420, -83.68610 |
| Location | Hearst, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport at a glance
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Hearst, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YHF. The field elevation of 827 ft (252 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYHF 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, 04/22, offers 4,500 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYHF 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 Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kapuskasing Airport | CYYU | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Hornepayne Municipal Airport | CYHN | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Manitouwadge Airport | CYMG | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Cochrane Airport | CYCN | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Wawa Airport | CYXZ | 210 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 827 ft field elevation of Hearst René Fontaine Municipal 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 Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport is CYHF, and its IATA code is YHF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport above sea level?
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 827 feet (252 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.7142, -83.6861 — in Hearst, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kapuskasing Airport, about 94 km away.
Does CYHF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYHF 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 Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport?
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.