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Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Canada / YDF
Medium airport · YDF
Deer Lake Airport.
Deer Lake, Canada · 72 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
353 ratings
0
Operators based
72
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Deer Lake, CanadaELEV 72 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
353
Google reviews
ratings on Google
72
Field elevation
feet above sea level
61
Nearest alternate
nm to YJT
Field standing
#88 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 353 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
61 nm
To the nearest alternate
Stephenville Dymond International Airport (YJT).
Overview
Deer Lake Airport (CYDF / YDF) is a mid-sized airport serving Deer Lake, Canada. The airport sits 72 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into YDF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Stephenville Dymond International Airport (YJT, 61 nm), Gander International Airport (YQX, 112 nm), and St Augustin Airport (YIF, 130 nm). With a single 8,005-foot paved runway, YDF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from YDF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Deer Lake.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It’s clean, organized, friendly security personnel, a small Robins donut and snack area, outlets for plugging in your phone can be found on some posts, and a…”
Anna M5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Clean, compact and efficient airport.”
Laura Carolina5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
CYDF
IATA
YDF
FAA / Local
CYDF
Elevation
72 ft
Coordinates
49.2082° N · 57.3961° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 72 ft, YDF sits lower than 92% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,005 ft
- 07/258,005 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,005 ft
YDF's 8,005 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 61nmYJTStephenville Dymond International AirportStephenville
- 112nmYQXGander International AirportGander
- 130nmYIFSt Augustin AirportSt-Augustin
- 134nmYBXLourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon AirportBlanc-Sablon
- 140nmYAYSt. Anthony AirportSt. Anthony
- 155nmFSPSaint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche AirportSaint-Pierre
Location
Open the full mapCYDF · Deer Lake Airport · Deer Lake, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YDF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 706 nm | 2h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 864 nm | 2h 25m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,057 nm | 2h 51m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,343 nm | 3h 31m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,499 nm | 3h 53m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,713 nm | 4h 23m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,764 nm | 4h 30m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 2,008 nm | 5h 4m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YDF?
- Deer Lake Airport's longest paved runway is 8,005 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YDF?
- Deer Lake Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,005 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YDF?
- The closest alternate is Stephenville Dymond International Airport (YJT), about 61 nm away, followed by Gander International Airport (YQX) at 112 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YDF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 2h 3m (706 nm), New York about 2h 25m (864 nm), Washington DC about 2h 51m (1,057 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.