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Fort Severn Airport

Fort Severn · CanadaICAO CYER

Fort Severn Airport (YER) is an airport serving Fort Severn, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 56° 1' 8.0" N, 87° 40' 34.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 48 feet (15 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 0 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Toronto (GMT-4).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

48/ 15m

America/Toronto

GMT-4

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YER

ICAO Code

CYER

City

Fort Severn

Country

Canada

Elevation

48 ft

Local Time

01:39 PM (GMT-4)

Coordinates

Latitude:56.0189°

Longitude:-87.6761°

Popular Routes from YER

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YAX	Angling Lake, Canada	168 mi	0h 49m	short-haul	69 kg	View
YTL	Big Trout Lake, Canada	176 mi	0h 50m	short-haul	72 kg	View
YXL	Sioux Lookout, Canada	445 mi	1h 20m	short-haul	182 kg	View

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Fort Severn Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Peawanuck Airport	YPO	Peawanuck	Canada	182 km
Webequie Airport	YWP	Webequie	Canada	341 km
Kasabonika Airport	XKS	Kasabonika	Canada	285 km
Wapekeka Airport	YAX	Angling Lake	Canada	271 km
Lansdowne House Airport	YLH	Lansdowne House	Canada	426 km
Summer Beaver Airport	SUR	Summer Beaver	Canada	373 km
Big Trout Lake Airport	YTL	Big Trout Lake	Canada	283 km
Fort Hope Airport	YFH	Fort Hope	Canada	496 km

Other Airports in Canada

Old Arctic Bay Airport

Bearskin Lake Airport

XBEBearskin Lake

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 56° 1' 8.0" N
Longitude (DMS): 87° 40' 34.0" W
Latitude (Decimal): 56.018902
Longitude (Decimal): -87.676102
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Toronto
UTC Offset: GMT-4
Current Local Time: 01:39 PM
Elevation (ft): 48 ft
Elevation (m): 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Fort Severn Airport?

The IATA code for Fort Severn Airport is YER, and its ICAO code is CYER. The airport is located in Fort Severn, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YER?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Fort Severn Airport (YER) in Fort Severn, Canada.

What airlines fly from YER?

Airline information for YER is currently not available in our database.

What timezone is Fort Severn Airport in?

Fort Severn Airport is in the America/Toronto timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Fort Severn Airport?

Fort Severn Airport sits at an elevation of 48 feet (15 meters) above sea level.

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