YZF
Yellowknife Airport
Yellowknife · CanadaICAO CYZF
Yellowknife Airport (YZF) is an airport serving Yellowknife, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 62° 27' 46.1" N, 114° 26' 24.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 675 feet (206 meters) above sea level. With 18 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Edmonton (GMT-6).
Destinations
18
Airlines
11
Elevation ft
675/ 206m
America/Edmonton
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YZF
ICAO Code
CYZF
City
Yellowknife
Country
Canada
Elevation
675 ft
Local Time
12:30 PM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:62.4628°
Longitude:-114.4400°
Popular Routes from YZF
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEG | Edmonton, Canada | 634 mi | 1h 42m | short-haul | 260 kg | View |
| YCB | Cambridge Bay, Canada | 530 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 218 kg | View |
| YCO | Coppermine, Canada | 371 mi | 1h 12m | short-haul | 152 kg | View |
| YFS | Fort Simpson, Canada | 226 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
| YHK | Gjoa Haven, Canada | 679 mi | 1h 47m | short-haul | 279 kg | View |
| YOW | Ottawa, Canada | 1,931 mi | 4h 19m | medium-haul | 485 kg | View |
| YRT | Rankin Inlet, Canada | 708 mi | 1h 50m | short-haul | 291 kg | View |
| YVQ | Norman Wells, Canada | 424 mi | 1h 18m | short-haul | 174 kg | View |
| YFJ | Wekweeti, Canada | 120 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 49 kg | View |
| YHY | Hay River, Canada | 121 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 49 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YZF
11 active airlines serving Yellowknife Airport.
Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight
MOUnited Arab Emirates
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air North Charter - Canada
4NCanada
Air Tindi
8TCanadian Territories
Canadian North
5TCanada
First Air
7FCanada
Hello
HWSwitzerland
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
Northwestern Air
J3Canada
WestJet
WSCanada
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 Yellowknife Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wekweètì Airport | YFJ | Wekweeti | Canada | 193 km |
| Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport | YHY | Hay River | Canada | 194 km |
| Whatì Airport | YLE | Whatì | Canada | 161 km |
| Lutselk'e Airport | YSG | Lutselk'e | Canada | 194 km |
| Rae Lakes Airport | YRA | Gamètì | Canada | 234 km |
| Fort Smith Airport | YSM | Fort Smith | Canada | 303 km |
| High Level Airport | YOJ | High Level | Canada | 453 km |
| Fort Chipewyan Airport | YPY | Fort Chipewyan | Canada | 450 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 62° 27' 46.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 114° 26' 24.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 62.462799
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -114.440002
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Edmonton
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 12:30 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 675 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 206 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Yellowknife Airport?
The IATA code for Yellowknife Airport is YZF, and its ICAO code is CYZF. The airport is located in Yellowknife, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YZF?
There are 18 direct destinations available from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) in Yellowknife, Canada.
What airlines fly from YZF?
There are 11 airlines operating from YZF, including Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight, Air Canada, Air North Charter - Canada, Air Tindi, Canadian North, and more.
What timezone is Yellowknife Airport in?
Yellowknife Airport is in the America/Edmonton timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Yellowknife Airport?
Yellowknife Airport sits at an elevation of 675 feet (206 meters) above sea level.
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