Yellowknife International Airport (CYZF)
Medium airport · Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Yellowknife International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYZF |
| IATA | YZF |
| Elevation | 675 ft (206 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°27'46" W 114°26'24" 62.46280, -114.44000 |
| Location | Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 7,500 ft (2286 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yellowknife International Airport at a glance
Yellowknife International Airport is a medium airport in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, known to airline systems as YZF. The field elevation of 675 ft (206 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYZF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 7,500 ft (2286 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYZF 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 Yellowknife International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Resolution Airport | CYFR | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport | CYHY | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Fort Smith Airport | CYSM | 302 km (163 NM) |
| Ekati Airport | CYOA | 312 km (168 NM) |
| Fort Simpson Airport | CYFS | 362 km (195 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yellowknife International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 675 ft field elevation of Yellowknife International 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 Yellowknife International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yellowknife International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yellowknife International Airport is CYZF, and its IATA code is YZF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yellowknife International Airport above sea level?
Yellowknife International Airport sits at an elevation of 675 feet (206 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yellowknife International Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.4628, -114.4400 — in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Resolution Airport, about 148 km away.
Does CYZF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYZF 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 Yellowknife International Airport?
Yellowknife International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,500 ft (2286 m) with a ASP surface.