Skip to content
The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Jean Marie River Airport

ICAO CET9🇨🇦 Jean Marie River
Coordinates
61.5224°N, 120.6253°W
Elevation
470 ft (143 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-NT
Time zone
Yellowknife(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
17.6° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:57
Sunrise
08:41
Sunset
18:58
Civil dusk
19:42

About 10h 17m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Jean Marie River Airport

Jean Marie River 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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

Loading live traffic…

Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 292,512 ft / 766 m59 ftGvlLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATFATF123.200 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
V329 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
FORT SIMPSON, NT CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V329 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
FORT SIMPSON, NT CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 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 Jean Marie River Airport.

Wikipedia Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇨🇦 More airports in Canada📘 Flying in Canada: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is Jean Marie River Airport located?

Jean Marie River Airport is small airport located in Jean Marie River, Canada, at an elevation of 470 ft (143 m).

How many runways does Jean Marie River Airport have?

Jean Marie River Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,512 ft / 766 m.

What time zone is Jean Marie River Airport in?

Jean Marie River Airport is in the America/Yellowknife time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Jean Marie River Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Jean Marie River Airport is approximately 17.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Jean Marie River Airport?

The nearest airport to Jean Marie River Airport is Fort Simpson Airport (YFS), about 22.5 nm to the nw, followed by Fort Simpson Island Airport and Sambaa K'e Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Jean Marie River Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.