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

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.5
Runways
10/28, 16/34
Elevation
675 ft

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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 · Sep 15
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 00:00Z
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • 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, with conditions: General aviation with 15 people or fewer on board (CBSA AOE/15) Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: Not recorded
  • Curfew End: Not recorded
  • 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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Active NOTAMs

S6576/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
RSC 10 5/5/5 100 PCT FROST, 100 PCT FROST, 100 PCT FROST. VALID OCT 27 1452 - OCT 27 2252. RSC 28 5/5/5 100 PCT FROST, 100 PCT FROST, 100 PCT FROST. VALID OCT 27 1452 - OCT 27 2252. RSC 16 6/6/6 25 PCT FROST, 25 PCT FROST, 25 PCT FROST. VALID OCT 27 1449 - OCT 27 2249. RSC 34 6/6/6 25 PCT FROS…
2026-10-27 15:00 UTC 2026-10-27 23:00 UTC
S6568/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
RSC 10 6/6/6 20 PCT FROST, 20 PCT FROST, 20 PCT FROST. VALID OCT 27 1321 - OCT 27 2121. RSC 28 6/6/6 20 PCT FROST, 20 PCT FROST, 20 PCT FROST. VALID OCT 27 1321 - OCT 27 2121. RSC 16 6/6/6 20 PCT FROST, 20 PCT FROST, 20 PCT FROST. VALID OCT 27 1320 - OCT 27 2120. RSC 34 6/6/6 20 PCT F…
2026-10-27 13:22 UTC 2026-10-27 21:22 UTC
S6546/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
RSC 10 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID OCT 27 1014 - OCT 27 1814. RSC 28 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID OCT 27 1014 - OCT 27 1814. RSC 16 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID OCT 27 1010 - OCT 27 1810. RSC 34 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID OCT 27 1010 - OCT 27 1810. ADDN NON-GRF/TALPA INFO: RMK: TWY ALPHA, BRAVO, CHA…
2026-10-27 10:23 UTC 2026-10-27 18:23 UTC

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Checked with NAV CANADA at 2026-10-27 13:20 UTC. Also includes NOTAMs from the FAA NOTAM feed.
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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?
It depends on the flight. No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance. Permit details for 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, with conditions. General aviation with 15 people or fewer on board (CBSA AOE/15). Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15.
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