Dryden Regional Airport (CYHD), Ontario
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Dryden Regional Airport (CYHD) serves the Dryden, Ontario area with a single paved runway long enough to accommodate a wide range of business aircraft. Cross-border traffic seen by the FAA places CYHD in Skystar's top operational tier, reflecting steady bizav movement through the year. Customs clearance is not available onsite; operators must plan through the nearest customs airport, CYQK, roughly 63 nautical miles away.
Runways
Dryden Regional Airport has one paved runway, 12/30, 5,993 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
Dryden Regional Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Kenora Airport (CYQK), 63 NM away.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Dryden Regional Airport recorded 1,554 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June and July. FAA TFMSC data shows bizav traffic at CYHD concentrated in the June-July period, with July posting the year's highest monthly count.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 208 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Nearby airfields
Dryden Regional Airport has one airfield within 37 NM. The closest is Sioux Lookout Airport (CYXL), 36.56 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CYHD
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at CYHD?
Dryden Regional Airport (CYHD) has one paved runway, designated 12/30. It measures 5,993 feet long and 150 feet wide, with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business jets operating into the region. There is no second runway, so wind coverage depends entirely on this single strip's orientation.
Is customs clearance available at Dryden Regional Airport?
Dryden Regional Airport (CYHD) does not have customs onsite. The nearest customs airport is CYQK, located approximately 62.78 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from outside Canada need to route their clearance through that facility before or after a stop at CYHD. This should be factored into trip planning for any international leg touching Dryden.
How much bizav traffic does CYHD see annually?
Dryden Regional Airport (CYHD) recorded 1,554 business aviation operations in 2025, out of 2,267 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data covering cross-border traffic. This places CYHD in Skystar's top operational tier for documentation and monitoring purposes. Monthly volumes vary, with a noticeable rise during summer months. Dispatchers should note this figure reflects cross-border activity as tracked by the FAA, not necessarily total airport movements.
What is the closest airport to CYHD?
The nearest neighboring airport to Dryden Regional Airport (CYHD) is Sioux Lookout Airport, located about 36.56 nautical miles away on a bearing of 62 degrees. This proximity can matter for alternate planning or diversion decisions in the region. Sioux Lookout sits generally northeast of Dryden. Operators working in this part of Ontario should keep both fields in mind when assessing regional coverage.
When is bizav traffic busiest at Dryden Regional Airport?
Business aviation traffic at Dryden Regional Airport (CYHD) peaks in the summer, with July recording 208 operations and June recording 198, according to FAA TFMSC data. This compares to lower counts in winter months, such as 95 operations in February. The pattern points to a seasonal concentration in the June-July window. Dispatchers scheduling trips into CYHD during summer should expect a higher volume period than the rest of the year.