Regional airport · Yellowknife, Canada
Yellowknife
- Elevation
- 675 ft
- Coordinates
- 62°28′N 114°26′W
- Local time
- America/Edmonton
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Field information
CYZF runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Yellowknife (CYZF/YZF) has 2 runways; the longest, 16/34, is 7,500 ft (2,286 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYZF, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Edmonton
Country
Canada
CA
Municipality
Yellowknife
Elevation
675 ft
Position
62.4628, -114.4400
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Runways · CYZF
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,500 ft (2,286 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 10/28 | 5,000 ft (1,524 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYZF.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Yellowknife (CYZF / YZF) in Yellowknife, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYZF 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 CYZF
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 CYZF
Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYZF covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at CYZF
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYZF is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYZF
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYZF: 62° 27′ 46″ N 114° 26′ 24″ W; elevation 675 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Yellowknife
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Yellowknife. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYZF.
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Cargo Operations at CYZF
Support for freighter operations into CYZF covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where CYZF sits in the network
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Operating into CYZF?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Yellowknife — one desk for the whole trip.