Wrigley Airport (CYWY)
Medium airport · Wrigley, Northwest Territories, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Wrigley Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYWY |
| IATA | YWY |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 63°12'34" W 123°26'13" 63.20940, -123.43700 |
| Location | Wrigley, Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,500 ft (1067 m) | 100 ft | GVL | Yes |
Wrigley Airport at a glance
Wrigley Airport is a medium airport in Wrigley, Northwest Territories, Canada, known to airline systems as YWY. The field elevation of 489 ft (149 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYWY 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, 11/29, offers 3,500 ft (1067 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYWY 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 Wrigley Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Simpson Airport | CYFS | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Norman Wells Airport | CYVQ | 282 km (152 NM) |
| Fort Liard Airport | CYJF | 331 km (179 NM) |
| Watson Lake Airport | CYQH | 446 km (241 NM) |
| Yellowknife International Airport | CYZF | 464 km (251 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wrigley Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 489 ft field elevation of Wrigley 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 Wrigley Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wrigley Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wrigley Airport is CYWY, and its IATA code is YWY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wrigley Airport above sea level?
Wrigley Airport sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wrigley Airport located?
The airport lies at 63.2094, -123.4370 — in Wrigley, Northwest Territories, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Simpson Airport, about 197 km away.
Does CYWY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYWY 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 Wrigley Airport?
Wrigley Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 3,500 ft (1067 m) with a GVL surface.