Fort Simpson Island Airport
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About Fort Simpson Island Airport
This is a list of airports in the Northwest Territories. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian territory of the Northwest Territories. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 / 31▸ displaced | 3,000 ft / 914 m | 100 ft | Gravel/snow | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| MF | Fort Simpson Airport Radio | 122.200 MHz |
| RCO | Arctic Radio | 126.700 MHz |
Airspace in this area(6)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT SIMPSON, NT CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| FORT SIMPSON, NT TA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V339 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| FORT SIMPSON, NT CAE | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| FORT SIMPSON, NT TA | Class E | Controlled | 700 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| V339 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fort Simpson Island Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Simpson Island Airport located?
Fort Simpson Island Airport is small airport located in Fort Simpson Island, Canada, at an elevation of 405 ft (123 m).
How many runways does Fort Simpson Island Airport have?
Fort Simpson Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.
What time zone is Fort Simpson Island Airport in?
Fort Simpson Island Airport is in the America/Yellowknife time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Fort Simpson Island Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Simpson Island Airport is approximately 17.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Fort Simpson Island Airport?
The nearest airport to Fort Simpson Island Airport is Fort Simpson Airport (YFS), about 7.4 nm to the sse, followed by Jean Marie River Airport and Sambaa K'e Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Fort Simpson Island Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.