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Regional Airport · Canada

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Fort Simpson Airport

Fort Simpson, Canada

ICAO

CYFS

IATA

YFS

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

555 ft

Country

Canada

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at CYFS

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Fort Simpson Airport (CYFS / YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

CYFS is listed in our network as a regional airport with medium traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

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.

Jet A1 Fuel at CYFS

Fuel on record at Fort Simpson Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 36″ N 121° 14′ 13″ W; elevation 555 ft; local time UTC-7.

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.

Cargo Operations at CYFS

Support for freighter operations into CYFS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Fort Simpson Airport

Latitude
61° 45′ 36″ N
Longitude
121° 14′ 13″ W
ICAO code
CYFS
IATA code
YFS
Municipality
Fort Simpson
Timezone
UTC-7
Traffic
Medium
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To YFS?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for CYFS.

Submit flight inquiry for CYFS

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – CYFS

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Fort Simpson Airport?

The ICAO code is CYFS and the IATA code is YFS.

Is Jet A1 available at CYFS?

Yes. Fuel on record at Fort Simpson Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What time zone does CYFS operate in?

Fort Simpson Airport operates on UTC-7.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for CYFS?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for CYFS.