Yellowknife’s airport (YZF) is the main airport in the NWT and is classified as a Gateway Hub. It is the only airport in the Northwest Territories that is part of the National Airports System. Air traffic control services, Instrument Landing System and Independent Secondary Surveillance Radar, which are provided by NAV Canada, are also available at the airport. The airport is operated by the Government of the Northwest Territories. The annual passenger traffic, both enplaned and deplaned, is over 500,000. In 2007, annual aircraft movements surpassed 70,000 movements. The airport is also a major cargo airport supplying mines and communities that do not year-round road access.

The airport has two asphalt runways. One is 7500’ x 150’ and the other is 5000’ x 150’. The most common types of aircraft flying in and out of Yellowknife are: Boeing 737, Dash 7/8, Hercules, Cessnas, Twin Otters, ATR 42, CRJ 200, Skyvan, Pilatus, Dornier and helicopters.

In an emergency, a Boeing 747 and other wide bodied aircraft can and have landed at the airport.

AIRPORT TERMINAL

The terminal facilities are easily accessible to disabled persons. The

Terminal offers a number of facilities for passengers:

• Restaurant
• Gift Shop
• ATM Machine
• Public Pay Telephones
• Vending Machines
• Complimentary Luggage Carts
• Direct Courtesy Phones to Hotels, Taxi and Car Rental Companies
• Flight Information Display Systems
• Public Address System
• Screened and Unscreened Passenger Hold Rooms
• Washrooms in Secure Hold Room
• Two (2) Deplaning Baggage Carousels

AIRCRAFT FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

Yellowknife Airport’s emergency services are provided by 10 trained airport firefighters. The airport is staffed by 2-3 firefighters during operating hours. Ambulance services are only 5 minutes away and additional firefighting services can be provided by the City of Yellowknife Fire Department.

PRIVATE AND CHARTER AIRCRAFT

Private and charter aircraft parking can be arranged by calling the Airport Duty Manager at (867) 445-5518. There are a number of float plane bases in Yellowknife’s Old Town area to accommodate commercial and private float plane operations. Space on the water for visiting aircraft is limited. Pilots are encouraged to consult Transport Canada’s Waterdome Flight Supplement or check with operators in Yellowknife for further information on parking and services.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

• Hotel Shuttles

• Taxis

• Rental Cars

PARKING

The Yellowknife Airport employs a pay parking system for short-term outdoor parking.  The User receives a ticket when entering the parking lot, and pays prior to leaving the lot.
Parking rates are as follows:  

• First Hour - FREE
• After First Hour - $1.00 per hour to a maximum of $10 per day
• Weekly Rate - $50.00
• Monthly Rate - $150.00

The Parking machine accepts cash or VISA
Long term parking is also available and can be arranged by calling (867) 873-4680

If you are departing from another location at the airport, such as a charter company's hangar, please consult that company with regard to the availability of parking at that location.