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Dominica's secondary airport serving the Caribbean island.
Location
Canefield, Dominica
Canefield Airport (IATA: DCF, ICAO: TDCF) is a small domestic and regional airport located near Canefield on the western coast of Dominica, in the Eastern Caribbean. It serves as one of two airports on the island, the other being Douglas-Charles Airport in the northeast.
The airport features a short runway that limits operations to small propeller-driven aircraft, making it suitable primarily for inter-island regional flights. Its location closer to the capital, Roseau, has historically made it convenient for travelers despite its limited capacity.
Canefield handles a modest volume of passenger traffic and has seen fluctuating service levels over the years, with regional carriers providing connections to neighboring islands. The airport's infrastructure reflects the constraints of Dominica's rugged terrain and small population.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger facilities suited to its regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Taxis and private vehicles are the primary means of ground transport between Canefield Airport and the nearby capital Roseau, approximately 5 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Regional carriers such as LIAT and other small Caribbean operators have historically served Canefield Airport on inter-island routes.
Notable facts
- ›Canefield Airport has one of the shorter runways in the Eastern Caribbean, restricting it to small propeller aircraft.
- ›The airport is located approximately 5 km north of Roseau, Dominica's capital city.
- ›Its runway length limits access to turboprop aircraft; jet operations are not possible here.
- ›Dominica's larger airport, Douglas-Charles (DOM), handles more international traffic including some jet service.
- ›The airport sits in a narrow coastal strip between the Caribbean Sea and Dominica's mountainous interior.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
