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Norman Wells Airport

IATA YVQICAO CYVQ🇨🇦 Norman Wells
Coordinates
65.2816°N, 126.7980°W
Elevation
238 ft (73 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-NT
Time zone
Yellowknife(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
19° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
04:21
Sunset
00:47

About 20h 26m 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 Norman Wells Airport

Norman Wells Airport

Norman Wells Airport is located adjacent to Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada. North-Wright Airways has its hangar and office adjacent to the airport.

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

Live weather

CYVQ

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 285,998 ft / 1,828 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DEDMONTON CNTR134.825 MHz
A/GMF122.200 MHz
FSSNORMAN WELLS RDO122.200 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NORMAN WELLS, NT CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
NORMAN WELLS, NT CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
NORMAN WELLS, NT TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
NORMAN WELLS, NT CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
NORMAN WELLS, NT TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
NORMAN WELLS CZClass EControlledGND3000 ft GND

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 Norman Wells Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Norman Wells Airport?

The ICAO code for Norman Wells Airport is CYVQ, and its IATA code is YVQ.

Where is Norman Wells Airport located?

Norman Wells Airport is medium airport located in Norman Wells, Canada, at an elevation of 238 ft (73 m).

How many runways does Norman Wells Airport have?

Norman Wells Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,998 ft / 1,828 m.

Which airlines fly to Norman Wells Airport?

Airlines historically serving Norman Wells Airport include Canadian North, First Air, Hello (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Norman Wells Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Norman Wells Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Norman Wells Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Norman Wells Airport?

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

What airports are near Norman Wells Airport?

The nearest airport to Norman Wells Airport is Tulita Airport (ZFN), about 38.2 nm to the se.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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