Reference data only — not for flight planning or navigation. Verify with official sources (AIP, NOTAMs, ATC). Full disclaimer
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.
This information may contain errors or be outdated. Create a free account to suggest corrections and earn points.
90%
Data Complete
47 of 52 points
Missing: Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
7/10
Observed Activity
· Aug 20
5 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 5 on the ground · busiest hour 20:00Z
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
Data last updated:
Help keep this data accurate!
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
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.
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
No services listed for this airport yet.
Are you a service provider? Register here to appear in this airport's listing.
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.
Active NOTAMs
C4162/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 16/34 CLSD DUE CONST. AVBL 1HR PN 867-445-1008
2026-09-02 01:00:00
2026-10-31 11:00:00
C3686/26
warning
ILS out of service
ILS RWY 34 U/S
2026-08-14 15:52:00
2026-10-31 23:59:00
S0053/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
RSC CANCELLED.
2026-08-05 20:25:43
Until further notice
+27 more active NOTAMs
View all NOTAMs on MapNearby Airports
Airport History
Discover the key milestones and historical events that shaped Yellowknife International Airport. Our community-powered timeline traces this airport's journey from its origins to the present day.
Explore HistoryFrequently 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.