What are the operating hours of CYZF?

Yellowknife International Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.

What is the tower frequency at CYZF?

The tower frequency at Yellowknife International Airport is 118.5 MHz.

What fuel is available at CYZF?

Yellowknife International Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does CYZF require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Yellowknife International Airport (Canada).

Where is CYZF located?

Yellowknife International Airport (CYZF) is located in Yellowknife, Canada.

What is the IATA code for CYZF?

The IATA code for Yellowknife International Airport is YZF.

How long is the runway at CYZF?

The main runway at Yellowknife International Airport (10/28) measures 1524x46m.

Is CYZF a port of entry?

Yes, Yellowknife International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Yellowknife International Airport (CYZF/YZF) — Yellowknife, Canada

Yellowknife International Airport (CYZF/YZF) serves Yellowknife, Canada. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (10/28, 16/34). Field elevation is 675 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: CYZF
Name: Yellowknife International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 62.462799
Longitude: -114.440002
Elevation: 675 ft
Country: Canada
Municipality: Yellowknife
IATA Code: YZF
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Edmonton
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 1524x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 2286x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.500 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 118.500, 122.500 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 135.800 MHz
ATIS: 128.400 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Yellowknife International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 867-767-9091
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Customs

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Phone: 888-226-7277
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: AOE 15

Fees

Landing Fee: CAD 8.50 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: CAD 5.00 per 1,000 kg per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: CAD
Remarks: Yellowknife Airport. NWT territorial capital. Diamond mining sector. Canadian North, First Air hub.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available H24. Northern supply premium. Imperial Oil, Shell.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: CBSA port of entry. Customs available during operating hours.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 00:00
Curfew End: 00:00
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Extreme cold operations (-50C possible). Float plane base on adjacent lake. De-icing Oct-May.

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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Nearby Airports

CRE2 Edzo Airport 49 NM CTH2 Thor Lake Airport 55 NM CEV9 Snare River Airport 75 NM CYFR Fort Resolution Airport 80 NM CYWE Wekweètì Airport 104 NM CYHY Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport 105 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of CYZF?: Yellowknife International Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at CYZF?: The tower frequency at Yellowknife International Airport is 118.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at CYZF?: Yellowknife International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does CYZF require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Yellowknife International Airport (Canada).
Where is CYZF located?: Yellowknife International Airport (CYZF) is located in Yellowknife, Canada.
What is the IATA code for CYZF?: The IATA code for Yellowknife International Airport is YZF.
How long is the runway at CYZF?: The main runway at Yellowknife International Airport (10/28) measures 1524x46m.
Is CYZF a port of entry?: Yes, Yellowknife International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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