Fort Simpson Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-19Fort Simpson Airport serves the village of Fort Simpson, which sits on an island where the Mackenzie and Liard rivers meet in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories. The village had 1,100 residents at the 2021 census and lies about 600 km west of Yellowknife. The ICAO code is CYFS.
Services at Fort Simpson Airport
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 2optionsHotelsThe Willows Inn, Fort Simpson LodgingView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Services2listed across 1 of 6 types
- Movements2.4K2,373 flights a year
- Local timeYellowknife time
- IATAYFSICAO CYFS
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- FODomesticFort Simpson Airport TerminalAir Tindi, Canadian North
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- Fort SimpsonNorthwest of the airport14 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Fort Simpson Airport?
Fort Simpson Airport uses the following codes: IATA: YFS, ICAO: CYFS. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Fort Simpson Airport located?
Fort Simpson Airport is located in Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada. The airport coordinates are 61.7602°, -121.2370°.
What services are available at Fort Simpson Airport?
Fort Simpson Airport offers: 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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