Fort Resolution Airport (CYFR)
Medium airport · Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Fort Resolution Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYFR |
| IATA | YFR |
| Elevation | 526 ft (160 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°10'51" W 113°41'24" 61.18080, -113.69000 |
| Location | Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,001 ft (1220 m) | 98 ft | GVL | Yes |
Fort Resolution Airport at a glance
Fort Resolution Airport is a medium airport in Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories, Canada, known to airline systems as YFR. The field elevation of 526 ft (160 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYFR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 4,001 ft (1220 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYFR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Fort Resolution Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport | CYHY | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Yellowknife International Airport | CYZF | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Fort Smith Airport | CYSM | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Fort Chipewyan Airport | CYPY | 304 km (164 NM) |
| High Level Airport | CYOJ | 344 km (186 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fort Resolution Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 526 ft field elevation of Fort Resolution Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Resolution Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fort Resolution Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fort Resolution Airport is CYFR, and its IATA code is YFR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fort Resolution Airport above sea level?
Fort Resolution Airport sits at an elevation of 526 feet (160 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fort Resolution Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.1808, -113.6900 — in Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport, about 119 km away.
Does CYFR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYFR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Fort Resolution Airport?
Fort Resolution Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,001 ft (1220 m) with a GVL surface.