Canefield Airport (TDCF)
Medium airport · Canefield, Saint Paul Parish, Dominica
Airport data
| Name | Canefield Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TDCF |
| IATA | DCF |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°20'12" W 61°23'32" 15.33669, -61.39211 |
| Location | Canefield, Saint Paul Parish, Dominica |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,130 ft (954 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Canefield Airport at a glance
Canefield Airport is a medium airport in Canefield, Saint Paul Parish, Dominica, known to airline systems as DCF. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TDCF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 3,130 ft (954 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TDCF 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 Canefield Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas-Charles Airport | TDPD | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Marie-Galante Airport | TFFM | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport | TFFF | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Maryse Condé International Airport | TFFR | 104 km (56 NM) |
| George F. L. Charles Airport | TLPC | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Canefield Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Canefield 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 2 airports and airfields we list for Dominica — 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 Canefield Airport
What is the ICAO code of Canefield Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Canefield Airport is TDCF, and its IATA code is DCF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Canefield Airport above sea level?
Canefield Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Canefield Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.3367, -61.3921 — in Canefield, Saint Paul Parish, Dominica, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Douglas-Charles Airport, about 25 km away.
Does TDCF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TDCF 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 Canefield Airport?
Canefield Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 3,130 ft (954 m) with a ASP surface.