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.
On this page it is easy to search for Roseau, Dominica airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Roseau, Dominica (DCF-Canefield) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the DCF airport.
Most of these DCF
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Roseau, Dominica
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the DCF airport are Dominica Museum, Bayfront Ferry Terminal, and Dominica Museum.
Map of Roseau, Dominica Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Roseau, Dominica (DCF-Canefield)
If you planning to travel to Roseau, Dominica (DCF-Canefield), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 9:47 AM.
The temperature feels like 81.25 with a humidity level of 76 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 16 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 12, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east-northeast at a speed of 7 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 10:27 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/28
Few clouds
79°F
High: 82°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 20%
Monday
4/29
Scattered clouds
78°F
High: 82°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 45%
Tuesday
4/30
Thunderstorm with rain
79°F
High: 81°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 65%
Wednesday
5/1
Scattered clouds
80°F
High: 83°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/2
Scattered clouds
80°F
High: 83°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
5/3
Moderate rain
81°F
High: 82°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 65%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Roseau, Dominica DCF airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free DCF airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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