Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport
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About Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport
Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport is a heliport in Fort Simpson, Canada. It sits at an elevation of 480 ft (146 m). It observes America/Yellowknife local time. The nearest airport is Fort Simpson Island Airport (CET4), about 2.2 nm to the nw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(7)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT SIMPSON, NT TA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| FORT SIMPSON, NT CAE | 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 CZ | Class E | Controlled | GND | 3000 ft GND |
| V339 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| FORT SIMPSON, NT TA | Class E | Controlled | 700 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 (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport located?
Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport is heliport located in Fort Simpson, Canada, at an elevation of 480 ft (146 m).
What time zone is Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport in?
Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport is in the America/Yellowknife time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport 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 (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport?
The nearest airport to Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport is Fort Simpson Island Airport (CET4), about 2.2 nm to the nw, followed by Fort Simpson Airport and Jean Marie River Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.