Ekati Airport (CYOA)
Medium airport · Ekati, Northwest Territories, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Ekati Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYOA |
| IATA | YOA |
| Elevation | 1,536 ft (468 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°41'56" W 110°36'54" 64.69890, -110.61500 |
| Location | Ekati, Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02T/20T | 6,411 ft (1954 m) | 148 ft | GVL | Yes |
Ekati Airport at a glance
Ekati Airport is a medium airport in Ekati, Northwest Territories, Canada, known to airline systems as YOA. The field elevation of 1,536 ft (468 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYOA 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, 02T/20T, offers 6,411 ft (1954 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02T points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYOA 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 Ekati Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowknife International Airport | CYZF | 312 km (168 NM) |
| Fort Resolution Airport | CYFR | 421 km (227 NM) |
| Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport | CYHY | 503 km (272 NM) |
| Fort Smith Airport | CYSM | 525 km (284 NM) |
| Cambridge Bay Airport | CYCB | 545 km (294 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ekati Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,536 ft field elevation of Ekati 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 Ekati Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ekati Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ekati Airport is CYOA, and its IATA code is YOA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ekati Airport above sea level?
Ekati Airport sits at an elevation of 1,536 feet (468 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ekati Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.6989, -110.6150 — in Ekati, Northwest Territories, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yellowknife International Airport, about 312 km away.
Does CYOA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYOA 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 Ekati Airport?
Ekati Airport has one runway. The longest, 02T/20T, measures 6,411 ft (1954 m) with a GVL surface.