Canefield Airport (IATA: DCF, ICAO: TDCF) is an airport on the west coast of the Caribbeanisland nation of Dominica. It is 3 miles (5 km) north of Roseau, the capital. It is one of only two airports in the island nation of Dominica, the other being Douglas–Charles Airport.
Hurricane Maria damaged the tower and terminal of the airport. Construction has already begun to fix the damages.Works being done on the airportAir Antilles Express DHC6-400Samaritan's Purse Baisler BT-67 at the Canefield Airport
History
Plans for an airport at Canefield were first discussed in the mid-1970s. Construction began in early 1979 with British funding, shortly after Dominica's independence. The airport was officially opened in 1981, and was preferred over Melville Hall (a two-hour drive from the national capital of Roseau at the time). Crosswinds, "occasional landing difficulties", and the facility's small size plagued its operation from the onset despite being closer to Roseau.
Runways and taxiways
It has one runway 01/19, which measures 3,130 by 75 feet (954 by 23 meters). Runway 01 has a 500-foot displaced threshold. There is mountainous terrain to the east, and rising terrain north and south, with the Caribbean sea to the west. Commercial operators require proficiency checks for their crews to be able to operate at the airport.
Caribbean and Central American destinations from Douglas Charles Airport.
• Red represents year-round destinations. • Green represents seasonal destinations. • Orange represents direct destinations with stops.
• Blue represents future destinations.
Temperature Record
On 3 October 2015, the weather station at Canefield Airport recorded a temperature of 35.5 °C (95.9 °F). This is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in Dominica.
Accidents and incidents
On Tuesday, March 1, 2011, a Rockwell Shrike Commander aircraft right main gear blew and the aircraft veered off the runway to the right. There were no injuries and this mishap is still unexplained.
On Thursday, February 16, 2012, a Cessna 402 made an emergency landing. It landed without further incident.
On Thursday, February 27, 2014, a Cessna 404 aircraft ran off the runway, suffered damage to the left wing.
On Sunday, February 8, 2015, a private Cessna 404 aircraft coming from Venezuela ran off the runway, suffered extensive damage.
On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, a Rockwell Shrike Commander aircraft upon landing suffered nose gear failure.
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, a light aircraft Flight Design CT (CTSW) [N7670], was involved in an accident that resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. While on departure, the aircraft encountered severe wind gusts; flipping the aircraft. There were reports of minor injuries to the occupants onboard.
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