Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport (CYHF), Ontario
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
CYHF, Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport, serves the town of Hearst in Ontario at an elevation of 827 feet. The airport is classified as an ops tier 2 field, reflecting moderate business aviation traffic, and offers a single paved runway suitable for a range of aircraft types. Customs clearance is not available on site, with the nearest customs airport, CYAM, situated roughly 197 nautical miles away. Nearby airports include Kapuskasing Airport and Hornepayne Municipal Airport, both within about 50 to 55 nautical miles.
Runways
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport has one paved runway, 04/22, 4,500 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Sault Ste Marie Airport (CYAM), 197 NM away.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport recorded 373 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at CYHF concentrates in January and October, with quieter periods in April and November.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 46 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.
Alternates
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport has three alternates within 94 NM. The nearest alternate is Kapuskasing Airport (CYYU), 50.74 NM east.
Part of the Northern Ontario and Quebec area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CYHF
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The same order, priced two ways.
$1,200.00 catering order at CYHF.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is CYHF located and what runway does it offer?
CYHF, Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport, serves the town of Hearst in Ontario. The field has a single paved runway, 04/22, measuring 4,500 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates a range of business aviation aircraft operating in the region.
Is customs clearance available at Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport?
Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs airport is CYAM, located approximately 196.77 nautical miles away. Crews planning international arrivals into CYHF should route their customs clearance through CYAM or another designated port of entry beforehand.
How much business aviation traffic does CYHF handle?
CYHF recorded 373 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 524 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC cross-border traffic data. This traffic is tracked as cross-border activity seen by the FAA rather than the airport's total movement count. Dispatchers should treat this figure as one data point among broader airport activity.
Does traffic at Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport shows notable monthly variation. January and October see higher activity, with 46 and 42 operations respectively, while April and November are quieter months with 16 and 20 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flights through CYHF should account for this seasonal pattern when planning.