Deer Lake Airport

CYDF / YDF

Deer Lake, CA

Last Updated
Feb 14, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
3 kt
250°
15 SM
Visibility
2,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYDF 141000Z 25003KT 15SM -SHSN OVC027 M00/M01 A2970 RMK SC8 CVCTV CLD EMBD SLP062

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 72 ft
OVC 2,700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,772 ft AMSL
QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (72 ft)
Pressure Alt
290 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,493 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYDF 140740Z 1408/1508 24005KT P6SM SCT015 OVC030 TEMPO 1408/1414 5SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC030 PROB30 1408/1414 2SM -SHSN OVC006 FM141400 VRB03KT P6SM FEW006 BKN025 OVC120 FM141700 VRB03KT 6SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC030 PROB30 1417/1420 2 1/2SM -SHSN FM142000 05008KT 3SM -SHSN OVC020 PROB30 1420/1424 1 1/2SM -SHSN OVC012 FM150000 05007KT 2SM -SN OVC006 PROB40 1500/1503 1SM -SN FM150300 05010KT 1SM -SN OVC006 RMK NXT FCST BY 141400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
14:00Z FM141400
+4h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
17:00Z FM141700
+7h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Showers Snow
17:00Z PROB30
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Light Showers Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YDF
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
8,005 ft 150 ft ASP 47°
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYDF

4,500 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.6%
MVFR
38.3%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
1.3%

Deer Lake Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 9.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.1% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 7.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.4%
NE
22.2%
E
4.3%
SE
1.1%
S
5.5%
SW
30.2%
W
21.4%
NW
2.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.2°C
Range: -25°C to 26°C
-25°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 11.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.1%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,500 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Deer Lake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYDF
IATA Code: YDF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 72 ft MSL

Location

City: Deer Lake
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.210800°
Longitude: -57.391399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,005 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Deer Lake Airport

Overview

Deer Lake Airport (CYDF) serves the Newfoundland and Labrador region, situated at 72 feet above mean sea level near the town of Deer Lake. The airport features a single runway 07/25 measuring 8,005 feet in length, constructed with asphalt, capable of supporting medium airport operations in this northeastern Canadian location.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 54.8% of the time and marginal VFR conditions occurring 36.3% of observations. Pilots should anticipate southwest winds averaging 8.6 knots, with temperatures ranging from -16°C to 26°C and an average visibility of 11.8 statute miles, though visibility can drop below 3 miles 6.8% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning in Newfoundland presents unique meteorological challenges, with potential for rapid weather changes typical of coastal environments. Calm wind conditions occur 7.4% of the time, while maximum recorded wind speeds reach 29 knots, suggesting potential for occasional challenging crosswind landing conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting 100% of runway operations. Pilots can expect an average crosswind of 3.5 knots, with September, October, and January offering the most consistently favorable VFR flying conditions based on historical meteorological data.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.