Cartwright Airport is a small airport serving Cartwright, Canada. Its IATA code is YRF and its ICAO code is CYCA. The airport lies at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 2,500 ft (762 m) long. Local time follows the America/Goose_Bay time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YRF
- ICAO code
- CYCA
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 40 ft (12 m)
- Coordinates
- 53.6825, -57.0423
- Time zone
- America/Goose_Bay
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,500 ft · 762 m | 75 ft · 23 m | GRAVEL | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Cartwright Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YBI Black Tickle Airport | Black Tickle, Canada | 86 km · 53 mi |
| YRG Rigolet Airport | Rigolet, Canada | 108 km · 67 mi |
| YHG Charlottetown Airport | Charlottetown, Canada | 119 km · 74 mi |
| YHA Port Hope Simpson Airport | Port Hope Simpson, Canada | 138 km · 86 mi |
| YWM Williams Harbour Airport | Williams Harbour, Canada | 150 km · 93 mi |
| YFX St. Lewis (Fox Harbour) Airport | St. Lewis, Canada | 172 km · 107 mi |
| YMH Mary's Harbour Airport | Mary's Harbour, Canada | 173 km · 107 mi |
| YMN Makkovik Airport | Makkovik, Canada | 208 km · 129 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YRF. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,915 | 1,190 | 1,034 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,097 | 1,924 | 1,672 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,729 | 2,317 | 2,014 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,049 | 2,516 | 2,186 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,362 | 2,710 | 2,355 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,197 | 3,229 | 2,806 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,218 | 3,242 | 2,817 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,187 | 3,845 | 3,341 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,635 | 5,365 | 4,662 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,116 | 5,665 | 4,922 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,572 | 5,948 | 5,168 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,862 | 6,128 | 5,325 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,961 | 6,190 | 5,379 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,025 | 7,472 | 6,493 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,649 | 8,481 | 7,370 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,900 | 10,501 | 9,126 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Cartwright Airport?
The IATA code of Cartwright Airport is YRF and its ICAO code is CYCA.
Where is Cartwright Airport located?
Cartwright Airport is in Cartwright, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 53.6825, -57.0423.
What time zone is Cartwright Airport in?
Cartwright Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Goose_Bay. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Cartwright Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 2,500 ft (762 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Cartwright Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Black Tickle Airport (YBI), about 86 km (53 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.