Fort Simpson Airport
Fort Simpson · CanadaICAO CYFS
Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) is an airport serving Fort Simpson, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 61° 45' 36.7" N, 121° 14' 13.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 555 feet (169 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Edmonton (GMT-6).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from YFS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YZF | Yellowknife, Canada | 226 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YFS
2 active airlines serving Fort Simpson Airport.
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 Simpson Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Nelson Airport | YYE | Fort Nelson | Canada | 334 km |
| Rainbow Lake Airport | YOP | Rainbow Lake | Canada | 378 km |
| Whatì Airport | YLE | Whatì | Canada | 256 km |
| Déline Airport | YWJ | Deline | Canada | 400 km |
| Rae Lakes Airport | YRA | Gamètì | Canada | 330 km |
| High Level Airport | YOJ | High Level | Canada | 416 km |
| Tulita Airport | ZFN | Tulita | Canada | 413 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 61° 45' 36.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 121° 14' 13.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 61.760201
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -121.237000
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Edmonton
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 12:32 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 555 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 169 m
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