Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome (CYVD)
Medium airport · Virden, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYVD |
| Elevation | 1,454 ft (443 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°52'42" W 100°55'5" 49.87830, -100.91800 |
| Location | Virden, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | ASPHALT | No |
Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome at a glance
Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome is a medium airport in Virden, Manitoba, Canada. The field elevation of 1,454 ft (443 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYVD 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, 08/26, offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYVD 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 Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome
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 | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Dauphin Barker Airport | CYDN | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Estevan Airport | CYEN | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Minot Air Force Base | KMIB | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Minot International Airport | KMOT | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,454 ft field elevation of Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome 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 Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome
What is the ICAO code of Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome?
The ICAO identifier of Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome is CYVD, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome above sea level?
Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome sits at an elevation of 1,454 feet (443 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome located?
The airport lies at 49.8783, -100.9180 — in Virden, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brandon Municipal Airport, about 69 km away.
Does CYVD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYVD 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 Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome?
Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a ASPHALT surface.