Regional airport · Fort Simpson, Canada
Fort Simpson
- Elevation
- 555 ft
- Coordinates
- 61°46′N 121°14′W
- Local time
- America/Inuvik
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Field information
CYFS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Fort Simpson (CYFS/YFS) has one runway, 14/32, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYFS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Inuvik
Country
Canada
CA
Municipality
Fort Simpson
Elevation
555 ft
Position
61.7602, -121.2370
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Runways · CYFS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,000 ft (1,829 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYFS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Fort Simpson (CYFS / YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYFS is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at CYFS
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Canada
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Canada. Applicable permit lead times for Canada are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Canada are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at CYFS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYFS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at CYFS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYFS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYFS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYFS: 61° 45′ 37″ N 121° 14′ 13″ W; elevation 555 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Fort Simpson
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Fort Simpson. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYFS.
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Cargo Operations at CYFS
Support for freighter operations into CYFS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where CYFS sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into CYFS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Fort Simpson — one desk for the whole trip.