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Tommy Kochon Airport

IATA YCKICAO CYVL🇨🇦 Colville Lake
Coordinates
67.0202°N, 126.1284°W
Elevation
870 ft (265 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-NT
Time zone
Yellowknife(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
19° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:46
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
22:03
Civil dusk
23:06

About 15h 13m 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 Tommy Kochon Airport

Tommy Kochon Airport

Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome is a registered aerodrome located next to Colville Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada. A new terminal, with a small waiting room, washrooms and land line phone, and a longer runway were opened in October 2012 at a cost of CA$12.8 million.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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NOTAMs

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tommy Kochon Airport?

The ICAO code for Tommy Kochon Airport is CYVL, and its IATA code is YCK.

Where is Tommy Kochon Airport located?

Tommy Kochon Airport is small airport located in Colville Lake, Canada, at an elevation of 870 ft (265 m).

What time zone is Tommy Kochon Airport in?

Tommy Kochon Airport is in the America/Yellowknife time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tommy Kochon Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tommy Kochon Airport is approximately 19° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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