Canefield Airport – DCF
Operated by the Dominica Air & Sea Ports Authority, Canefield Airport is a government-owned public-use airfield found on the western coast of Roseau, Dominica. It is one of the only two airfields located in the island country. Canefield Airport goes by the IATA code of DCF.
Best Time to Visit
DCF-Canefield Airport was constructed back in 1979, following the nation’s independence. It only has a single asphalt-paved runway, numbered as 01/19 and spans to a length of over 950 meters. The airstrip can accommodate piston and turboprop aircraft, like the Aero Commander 500, Freighters, and Cessna. Six airlines serve Canefield Airport as of the moment, with four of them offering regularly scheduled flights to various points in the Caribbean, France, and the US. There are also available charter and cargo flights to and from the airfield. If you’re visiting Dominica via Canefield Airport, you should also consider exploring the nearby towns of Roseau, Giraudel, and Trafalgar.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Located within 3 miles from the Canefield Airport or about 17 minutes away, you can find the cozy accommodations of Potters Place GuestHouse, Fort Young Hotel, and the Tamarind Tree Hotel and Restaurant. They provide airport shuttles to their guests at affordable prices and are conveniently located near the town’s most popular attractions, some of which are the Dominica Museum, Cathedral of Our Lady of Fair Haven of Roseau, and Dominica Botanical Gardens.
You can also fly into Roseau via Douglas-Charles Airport, found about an hour's drive to the north of Canefield Airport.
