Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport (YHF): Codes, Runways & Location
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport (IATA: YHF · ICAO: CYHF) is a medium-sized airport serving Hearst, Canada. It lies at 49.7142° N, 83.6861° W, 827 ft (252 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Hearst in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YHF and the ICAO code CYHF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1372 m (4500 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 827 ft (252 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kapuskasing Airport (YYU) about 94 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 ≈ 1,372 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport
Where is Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport located?
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport is located in Hearst, Canada. Its coordinates are 49.7142° N, 83.6861° W.
What is the airport code for Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport?
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport has an IATA code of YHF and an ICAO code of CYHF.
How long is the runway at Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport?
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport's longest runway is about 1372 m (4500 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport have?
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport a major airport?
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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