Dryden Regional Airport — Dryden, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereDryden Regional Airport in Dryden uses the IATA code YHD, with CYHD as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from YHD
Dryden Regional Airport
Dryden Regional Airport, identified by the code YHD, serves the city of Dryden in northwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Trans-Canada Highway corridor between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay. The airport offers scheduled commercial flights alongside general aviation, forestry firefighting support, and charter services tied to the region's pulp and paper industry. YHD's paved runway accommodates regional jets, making it a meaningful connector for a community otherwise reliant on long highway drives to larger urban centers. The airport also plays a role in aerial wildfire suppression efforts during Ontario's fire season, reflecting its dual civilian and emergency-response importance to the Kenora District.
Runways at Dryden Regional Airport (YHD)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5993 ft (1827 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Dryden Regional Airport (YHD)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MIN NATL RESOURCES | 122.9 MHz |
| CNTR | WINNIPEG CNTR | 132.2 MHz |
| RCO | WINNIPEG RDO | 122.1 MHz |
| RDO | MF | 122.1 MHz |
Airports near Dryden Regional Airport (YHD)
- Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) — 67.7 km (42.1 mi)
- Ignace Municipal Airport (ZUC) — 86.3 km (53.6 mi)
- Kenora Airport (YQK) — 116.3 km (72.3 mi)
- Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) — 140.3 km (87.2 mi)
- Atikokan Municipal Airport (YIB) — 142.3 km (88.4 mi)
- Falls International Airport (INL) — 148.6 km (92.3 mi)
- Red Lake Airport (YRL) — 156.1 km (97.0 mi)
- Baudette International Airport (BDE) — 182.8 km (113.6 mi)
Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) connects northwestern Ontario's Trans-Canada Highway corridor, offering scheduled flights and supporting wildfire firefighting operations for the Kenora District region.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Dryden Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Dryden Regional Airport is YHD.
What is the ICAO code for Dryden Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Dryden Regional Airport is CYHD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.