Yellowknife International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-17Yellowknife Airport (ICAO CYZF) is the main air gateway to the Northwest Territories. It sits about 5 km from downtown Yellowknife at an elevation of 675 feet. The terminal building is open around the clock, and flight operations run from 4:00 am to 1:00 am every day.
Services at Yellowknife International Airport
3 of 6 available- 1optionParkingYellowknife Airport ParkingView parking guide
- 2optionsCar RentalsNational Car Rental, BudgetView car rentals guide
- 3optionsHotelsSuper 8 by Wyndham Yellowknife, Chateau Nova Yellowknife, The Explorer HotelView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers618K618,200 in 2025
- Services6listed across 3 of 6 types
- Movements46K45,737 flights a year
- Local timeYellowknife time
- IATAYZFICAO CYZF
- Opened1944
- Runways2
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- YEMixedYellowknife Airport TerminalAir Canada, WestJet, WestJet Encore, Canadian North, Air North, Air Tindi, North-Wright Airways
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- YellowknifeWest of the airport5 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Yellowknife International Airport?
Yellowknife International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: YZF, ICAO: CYZF. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Yellowknife International Airport located?
Yellowknife International Airport is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. The airport coordinates are 62.4628°, -114.4400°.
What services are available at Yellowknife International Airport?
Yellowknife International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 2 car rental companies, 3 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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