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YFDF

Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome · Cloudbreak Village

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,555 ft / 474 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 7,546 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (YFDF), located in Cloudbreak Village, Australia. 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 1,555 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome
ICAO / IATA
YFDF / KFE
Municipality
Cloudbreak Village
Country
Region
AU-WA — Western Australia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
1,555 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
UNLIT
Runway Length: 7,546 ft / 2,300 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 12
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026