Fort Liard Airport (CYJF)
Medium airport · Fort Liard, Northwest Territories, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Fort Liard Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYJF |
| IATA | YJF |
| Elevation | 708 ft (216 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°14'9" W 123°28'8" 60.23580, -123.46900 |
| Location | Fort Liard, Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,946 ft (898 m) | 98 ft | GRVL | No |
Fort Liard Airport at a glance
Fort Liard Airport is a medium airport in Fort Liard, Northwest Territories, Canada, known to airline systems as YJF. The field elevation of 708 ft (216 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYJF 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, 03/21, offers 2,946 ft (898 m) of grvl surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYJF 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 Liard Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Nelson Airport | CYYE | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Fort Simpson Airport | CYFS | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Watson Lake Airport | CYQH | 296 km (160 NM) |
| Rainbow Lake Airport | CYOP | 301 km (163 NM) |
| Wrigley Airport | CYWY | 331 km (179 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fort Liard Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 708 ft field elevation of Fort Liard 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 Liard Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fort Liard Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fort Liard Airport is CYJF, and its IATA code is YJF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fort Liard Airport above sea level?
Fort Liard Airport sits at an elevation of 708 feet (216 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 Liard Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.2358, -123.4690 — in Fort Liard, Northwest Territories, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Nelson Airport, about 163 km away.
Does CYJF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYJF 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 Liard Airport?
Fort Liard Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 2,946 ft (898 m) with a GRVL surface.