Airports / Canada / YQF
Red Deer Regional Airport.
Springbrook, Canada · 2,968 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
57 ratings
0
Operators based
2,968
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#92 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 57 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
64 nm
To the nearest alternate
Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Overview
Red Deer Regional Airport (CYQF / YQF) sits in Springbrook, Canada, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 2,968 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into YQF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Calgary International Airport (YYC, 64 nm), Calgary / Springbank Airport (CYBW, 67 nm), and Edmonton International Airport (YEG, 69 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,500-foot paved runway, YQF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from YQF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Springbrook.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYQF
IATA
YQF
FAA / Local
CYQF
Elevation
2,968 ft
Coordinates
52.1822° N · 113.8940° 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
No
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 2,968 ft, YQF sits higher than 96% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,500 ft
- 17/357,500 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/303,449 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,500 ft
YQF's 7,500 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.
- 64nmYYCCalgary International AirportCalgary
- 67nmCYBWCalgary / Springbank AirportCalgary
- 69nmYEGEdmonton International AirportEdmonton
- 125nmYETEdson AirportEdson
- 126nmCYGEGolden AirportGolden
- 136nmYZUWhitecourt AirportWhitecourt
Location
Open the full mapCYQF · Red Deer Regional Airport · Springbrook, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YQF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 432 nm | 1h 24m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 530 nm | 1h 38m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 689 nm | 2h 0m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 806 nm | 2h 16m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 831 nm | 2h 20m |
| Denver (DEN) | 832 nm | 2h 20m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 944 nm | 2h 36m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 968 nm | 2h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YQF?
- Red Deer Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 7,500 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 YQF?
- Red Deer Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YQF?
- The closest alternate is Calgary International Airport (YYC), about 64 nm away, followed by Calgary / Springbank Airport (CYBW) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YQF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 24m (432 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 38m (530 nm), Salt Lake City about 2h 0m (689 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.