Tulita Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 14h 54m 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 Tulita Airport
Tulita Airport is located adjacent to Tulita, Northwest Territories, Canada. Its hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. The airport does operate outside of its operational hours when responding to MEDIVAC call out.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Tulita Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: CYVQ.
Live weather
CYVQNOTAMs
CYVQReference 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 / 25 | 3,935 ft / 1,199 m | 99 ft | Gravel | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (1)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| MF | — | 122.100 MHz |
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAN WELLS, NT CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
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: WNW (from about 292.5°), on 19% of observations, averaging 9 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73% | -4,382 ft | |
| Feb | 78% | -4,396 ft | |
| Mar | 87% | -3,822 ft | |
| Apr | 85% | -2,108 ft | |
| May | 90% | -553 ft | |
| Jun | 91% | 435 ft | |
| Jul | 83% | 697 ft | |
| Aug | 81% | 345 ft | |
| Sep | 78% | -286 ft | |
| Oct | 56% | -1,506 ft | |
| Nov | 61% | -2,992 ft | |
| Dec | 75% | -4,183 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-4,396–697 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tulita Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Tulita Airport?
The ICAO code for Tulita Airport is CZFN, and its IATA code is ZFN.
Where is Tulita Airport located?
Tulita Airport is small airport located in Tulita, Canada, at an elevation of 332 ft (101 m).
How many runways does Tulita Airport have?
Tulita Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,935 ft / 1,199 m.
Which airlines fly to Tulita Airport?
Airlines historically serving Tulita Airport include Hello (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Tulita Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Tulita Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Tulita Airport in?
Tulita Airport is in the America/Yellowknife time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Tulita Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Tulita Airport is approximately 18.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Tulita Airport?
The nearest airport to Tulita Airport is Norman Wells Airport (YVQ), about 38.2 nm to the nw.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Tulita Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.