Fort Mcpherson Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 15h 24m 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 Fort Mcpherson Airport
Fort McPherson Airport is located 2 nautical miles south of Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories, Canada.
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Live weather
CZFMNOTAMs
CZFMReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 / 30 | 3,500 ft / 1,067 m | 100 ft | Gvl | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | MANDATORY FREQ | 122.100 MHz |
| RDO | ARPT RDO | 122.100 MHz |
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: NNW (from about 337.5°), on 16% of observations, averaging 6 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64% | -4,917 ft | |
| Feb | 80% | -4,936 ft | |
| Mar | 81% | -4,242 ft | |
| Apr | 72% | -2,851 ft | |
| May | 66% | -1,455 ft | |
| Jun | 78% | -126 ft | |
| Jul | 71% | 307 ft | |
| Aug | 62% | -193 ft | |
| Sep | 56% | -858 ft | |
| Oct | 50% | -1,995 ft | |
| Nov | 57% | -3,376 ft | |
| Dec | 63% | -4,510 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-4,936–307 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fort Mcpherson Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Fort Mcpherson Airport?
The ICAO code for Fort Mcpherson Airport is CZFM, and its IATA code is ZFM.
Where is Fort Mcpherson Airport located?
Fort Mcpherson Airport is small airport located in Fort Mcpherson, Canada, at an elevation of 116 ft (35 m).
How many runways does Fort Mcpherson Airport have?
Fort Mcpherson Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,500 ft / 1,067 m.
What time zone is Fort Mcpherson Airport in?
Fort Mcpherson Airport is in the America/Whitehorse time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Fort Mcpherson Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Mcpherson Airport is approximately 18.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Fort Mcpherson Airport?
The nearest airport to Fort Mcpherson Airport is Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK), about 49.1 nm to the n, followed by Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Fort Mcpherson Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.