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DCF Canefield Airport
Canefield Airport (IATA: DCF, ICAO:TDCF) is located in the the city of Roseau, Dominica. Phone Number :+1767-448-4286

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IATA Code

DCF

ICAO Code

TDCF

Name

Canefield Airport

Type

Country / Region

Dominica (DM)

City

Roseau

Latitude

15.3367004

Longitude

-61.3922005

Time Zone

UTC−04:00

Phone Number

+1767-448-4286

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Airport Overview

Canefield Airport（DCF）

Canefield Airport is a regional airport on Dominica’s west coast, approximately 5 km north of Roseau. It is one of the island’s two airports and serves a geographically constrained, short-haul aviation market rather than a conventional international cargo hub. The airport has a single runway 01/19 measuring 954 m × 23 m; runway 01 has a displaced threshold of approximately 500 ft. Mountainous terrain lies to the east and rising terrain is present to the north and south, while the Caribbean Sea is west of the airport. Our service team therefore treats Canefield Airport as a capacity-sensitive gateway requiring advance operational confirmation, aircraft suitability checks and realistic onward-routing planning.

Airport	Canefield Airport
IATA / ICAO	DCF / TDCF
Location	Canefield, Dominica; service city: Roseau
Coordinates	15.3367004, -61.3922005
Time zone	UTC−04:00
Airport contact in supplied record	+1 767-448-4286

Key Highlights

What Forwarders Should Assess First

Regional gateway

Canefield Airport is better evaluated for regional passenger-belly or charter-linked freight than for routine intercontinental freighter operations.

Runway constraint

The 954 m runway and displaced threshold can restrict aircraft type, payload, operating conditions and shipment acceptance.

Terrain-sensitive operation

Mountainous terrain and approach characteristics make aircraft, crew qualification, weather and daylight considerations operationally relevant.

Roseau proximity

The airport is close to Roseau, but island road conditions, vehicle availability and collection arrangements still require confirmation.

Routing dependency

Long-haul cargo will typically require a confirmed regional connection or an alternative gateway plan; no fixed route or schedule should be assumed.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning for Cargo Acceptance

Our team will confirm the actual cargo acceptance point, handling agent, warehouse opening window and delivery appointment before issuing final routing instructions.
Dedicated freighter handling, large-scale pallet build-up, automated sorting, bonded storage and guaranteed cold-chain capacity should not be presumed from the airport’s regional profile.
For pharmaceuticals, seafood, perishables or other temperature-sensitive cargo, we require written confirmation of acceptance, transfer time, temperature-control responsibility and contingency handling before booking.
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, oversized pieces and live animals require advance acceptance review. Packaging and documentation must be approved for the actual carrier and routing.
Where a shipment cannot be safely accepted at Canefield Airport, our service team can assess a regional alternative gateway and arrange onward island transport subject to carrier and customs confirmation.

Facility capability, customs presence, storage conditions and handling hours may change. Final cargo instructions must be based on the operating carrier, local handling agent and customs authority confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Connection Strategy

Typical planning should focus on regional Caribbean connectivity and onward interline or road-feeder options, rather than assuming a direct long-haul service from Canefield Airport.
Specific airlines, frequencies, aircraft types and available belly capacity are subject to seasonal schedules, weather, operational restrictions and carrier confirmation.
Transit time is affected by connection availability, transfer-point handling, customs release, weekend or holiday closures, weather disruptions and the limited recovery options at a small regional gateway.
Our service team will quote a confirmed schedule only after checking the complete origin–connection–Canefield Airport routing, cut-off requirements and final delivery plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Roseau and Dominica Cargo Profile

Primary hinterland

The principal service area is Roseau and nearby communities on Dominica’s west coast, with island-wide delivery requiring a separately planned road leg.

Likely export categories

Time-sensitive agricultural or food products may require careful packing, acceptance confirmation and rapid transfer planning; exact acceptance depends on the operating carrier.

Likely import categories

General commercial supplies, spare parts, retail replenishment, documents and urgent replacement items are more compatible with regional air logistics than very large industrial consignments.

Special cargo

Medical supplies, temperature-sensitive goods, dangerous goods and live animals require case-by-case approval and cannot be treated as standard cargo.

Operations & Compliance

Execution Controls and Risk Points

Booking and cut-off: Acceptance cut-off, cargo presentation time and documentation deadline must be obtained from the confirmed handling agent; published passenger departure time is not a cargo cut-off.
Dangerous goods: The shipper’s declaration, packing instruction, marks, labels and carrier approval must match the actual aircraft and routing. Undeclared or incorrectly packed dangerous goods may be refused.
Customs and documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, permits, certificates of origin and any product-specific approvals should be prepared before cargo delivery. Customs inspection or document correction can extend dwell time.
Collection and delivery: Confirm consignee identification, vehicle access, delivery hours, road conditions and any requirement for an appointment. Do not dispatch a vehicle until cargo release is confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Practical Booking Recommendations

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, stackability, ready date, Incoterms and final Roseau or island delivery address before requesting a routing.
Use robust export packaging suitable for multiple transfers. Mark each package clearly and provide accurate dimensions because payload and aircraft limitations may affect acceptance.
For perishables or pharmaceuticals, specify the required temperature range and maximum transfer time; arrange packaging with validated thermal protection rather than relying on ordinary warehouse storage.
Keep a contingency option through another regional gateway or a sea–air combination when the shipment is urgent, high-value, oversized or vulnerable to schedule disruption.

FAQs

Canefield Airport Cargo FAQs

Can Canefield Airport handle routine international air freight?

It may support selected regional cargo movements subject to the operating carrier, aircraft limitations and local handling arrangements. Our team confirms the complete routing before acceptance and does not assume intercontinental freighter capability.

Is there a guaranteed cargo flight schedule?

No. Available capacity, operating days, aircraft type and seasonal service can change. We verify the current carrier schedule and cargo acceptance window for each shipment.

How should urgent medical or temperature-sensitive cargo be booked?

Provide the product specification, temperature range, packaging details and delivery deadline at quotation stage. We then seek written confirmation of acceptance, transfer handling and final delivery conditions.

What is the main risk for dangerous goods shipments?

The principal risks are aircraft or carrier restrictions, incorrect classification, incomplete declarations and unsuitable packaging. Submit the Safety Data Sheet and dangerous-goods documents for pre-check before cargo delivery.

Should cargo be sent directly to the airport before the flight is confirmed?

No. Wait for our written booking confirmation, handling instructions, cut-off time and document approval. Early delivery can create avoidable storage, release and rebooking risks.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Airport name, codes, coordinates, location, contact number, runway dimensions, displaced threshold, terrain description and time zone are based on the supplied airport record for Canefield Airport. Operational items such as cargo acceptance, handling hours, carrier availability, customs procedures, aircraft restrictions and transit times require confirmation for the actual shipment and date.

For independent aviation-code and standards cross-checking, our team refers to iata.org and icao.int. These references do not replace confirmation from the operating carrier, local ground handler or relevant Dominican authorities.