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CYDF

Deer Lake Airport · Deer Lake

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
72 ft / 22 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
FSS 122.20 MHz (RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 8,005 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Deer Lake Airport (CYDF), located in Deer Lake, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 72 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Deer Lake Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYDF / YDF
Municipality
Deer Lake
Country
Region
CA-NL — Newfoundland and Labrador
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
72 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,005 ft / 2,440 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 47.8° / 227.8°
RWY 07 (47.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (227.8°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: I-DF | CRS: 252°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CNTR GANDER CNTR
134.60 MHz
FSS RDO
122.20 MHz
RCO HALIFAX RDO
126.70 MHz
RDO MF
122.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYJTILS
Dymond Airport
113 km / 61 nm
CYQXILS
Gander International Airport / CFB Gander
208 km / 112 nm
CYIF
St Augustin Airport
240 km / 130 nm
CYBX
Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport
249 km / 134 nm
CYAY
St. Anthony Airport
260 km / 140 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026