Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE): Codes, Runways & Location
Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (IATA: KFE · ICAO: YFDF) is a small airport serving Cloudbreak Village, Australia. It lies at 22.2908° S, 119.4371° E, 1555 ft (474 m) above sea level.
Overview of Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome
Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Cloudbreak Village in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code KFE and the ICAO code YFDF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2300 m (7546 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 1555 ft (474 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Christmas Creek Airport (CKW) about 22 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,300 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome
Where is Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome located?
Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome is located in Cloudbreak Village, Australia. Its coordinates are 22.2908° S, 119.4371° E.
What is the airport code for Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome?
Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome has an IATA code of KFE and an ICAO code of YFDF.
How long is the runway at Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome?
Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome's longest runway is about 2300 m (7546 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome have?
Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome a major airport?
Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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