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Fort Simpson Airport (CYFS/YFS) — Fort Simpson, Canada

At a glance

Port of entry: No
Fuel: Jet A-1
Runways: 14/32
Elevation: 555 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: CYFS
Name: Fort Simpson Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 61.760201
Longitude: -121.237
Elevation: 555 ft
Country: Canada
Municipality: Fort Simpson
IATA Code: YFS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Edmonton
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 1829x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.200 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 135.400 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 867-695-2471
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: CAD 5.50 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: CAD 3.00 per 1,000 kg per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: CAD
Remarks: Fort Simpson Airport, NWT. Nahanni National Park gateway. Dehcho region hub.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available during standard hours. Northern premium.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No: Not in the CBSA directory of airports of entry Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No

Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Extreme winter conditions. Seasonal flooding possible.

Airport Services

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Canada Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting

Private / GA Operations:

No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.

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Active NOTAMs

A6971/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

RSC 14 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID OCT 27 2320 - OCT 28 0720. RSC 32 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID OCT 27 2320 - OCT 28 0720. ADDN NON-GRF/TALPA INFO: RMK: TWY ALPHA, BRAVO, CHARLIE, DELTA, 202610272321, DRY. RMK: APN APRON, 202610272321, DRY.

2026-10-27 23:21 UTC 2026-10-28 07:21 UTC

I6009/26

warning

No fuel available

FUEL JA-1 NOT AVBL

2026-10-23 00:31 UTC 2026-10-29 23:59 UTC

F6008/26

caution

DME issue

FORT SIMPSON DME YFS 117.9MHZ/CH126X UNMONITORED BY ATS

2026-10-27 11:53 UTC 2026-10-29 23:59 UTC

Checked with NAV CANADA at 2026-10-28 01:19 UTC. Also includes NOTAMs from the FAA NOTAM feed.

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Nearby Airports

CET4 Fort Simpson Island Airport 7 NM CET9 Jean Marie River Airport 23 NM CEU9 Trout Lake Airport 79 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at CYFS?: Fort Simpson Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does CYFS require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance. Permit details for Canada
Where is CYFS located?: Fort Simpson Airport (CYFS) is located in Fort Simpson, Canada.
What is the IATA code for CYFS?: The IATA code for Fort Simpson Airport is YFS.
How long is the runway at CYFS?: The main runway at Fort Simpson Airport (14/32) measures 1829x46m.
Is CYFS a port of entry?: No. Not in the CBSA directory of airports of entry. Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15.

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