Norman Wells Airport (CYVQ)
Medium airport · Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Norman Wells Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYVQ |
| IATA | YVQ |
| Elevation | 238 ft (73 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°16'54" W 126°47'53" 65.28160, -126.79800 |
| Location | Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,998 ft (1828 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Norman Wells Airport at a glance
Norman Wells Airport is a medium airport in Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada, known to airline systems as YVQ. The field elevation of 238 ft (73 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYVQ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 5,998 ft (1828 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYVQ 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 Norman Wells Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrigley Airport | CYWY | 282 km (152 NM) |
| Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport | CYEV | 445 km (240 NM) |
| Ross River Airport | CYDM | 461 km (249 NM) |
| Faro Airport | CZFA | 470 km (254 NM) |
| Mayo Airport | CYMA | 472 km (255 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Norman Wells Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 238 ft field elevation of Norman Wells 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 Norman Wells Airport
What is the ICAO code of Norman Wells Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Norman Wells Airport is CYVQ, and its IATA code is YVQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Norman Wells Airport above sea level?
Norman Wells Airport sits at an elevation of 238 feet (73 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Norman Wells Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.2816, -126.7980 — in Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wrigley Airport, about 282 km away.
Does CYVQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYVQ 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 Norman Wells Airport?
Norman Wells Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,998 ft (1828 m) with a ASP surface.