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Yellowknife International Airport

IATA YZFICAO CYZF🇨🇦 Yellowknife
Coordinates
62.4628°N, 114.4400°W
Elevation
675 ft (206 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-NT
Time zone
Yellowknife(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
15.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
01:57
Sunrise
04:16
Sunset
23:13
Civil dusk
01:32

About 18h 57m 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 Yellowknife International Airport

Yellowknife International Airport

Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. The airport is part of the National Airports System, and is operated by the Government of the Northwest Territories. The airport has regular scheduled passenger service and a number of freight services. In 2025, the airport handled 618,177 passengers and 45,737 aircraft movements.

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

Live weather

CYZF

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 347,500 ft / 2,286 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
10 / 285,000 ft / 1,524 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GMF118.500 MHz
ATISATIS128.400 MHz
CNTREDMONTON CNTR135.800 MHz
FSSRDO122.500 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
TWRTWR118.500 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Commercial air serviceCorporate aviationGeneral aviation

Yellowknife Airport is a full-service facility supporting various forms of aviation.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (18)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(12)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
V339 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V21 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
YELLOWKNIFE, NT TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V321 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
YELLOWKNIFE, NT CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
YELLOWKNIFE, NT CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
YELLOWKNIFE CZClass DControlledGND3000 ft GND
YELLOWKNIFE, NT CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V339 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
YELLOWKNIFE, NT TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V321 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V21 AIRWAYClass 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 Yellowknife International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Yellowknife International Airport?

The ICAO code for Yellowknife International Airport is CYZF, and its IATA code is YZF.

Where is Yellowknife International Airport located?

Yellowknife International Airport is medium airport located in Yellowknife, Canada, at an elevation of 675 ft (206 m).

How many runways does Yellowknife International Airport have?

Yellowknife International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 7,500 ft / 2,286 m.

Which airlines fly to Yellowknife International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Yellowknife International Airport include Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight, Air Canada, Air North Charter - Canada, Air Tindi, Canadian North, First Air, among 10 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Yellowknife International Airport?

Historical data lists 18 nonstop destinations from Yellowknife International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Yellowknife International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Yellowknife International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Yellowknife International Airport is approximately 15.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Yellowknife International Airport?

The nearest airport to Yellowknife International Airport is Fort Resolution Airport (YFR), about 79.9 nm to the sse.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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