Fort Simpson Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Fort Simpson, Canada. Its IATA code is YFS and its ICAO code is CYFS. The airport lies at an elevation of 555 ft (169 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long. Local time follows the America/Inuvik time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YFS
- ICAO code
- CYFS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 555 ft (169 m)
- Coordinates
- 61.7602, -121.2370
- Time zone
- America/Inuvik
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,000 ft · 1,829 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Fort Simpson Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YLE Whatì Airport | Whatì, Canada | 256 km · 159 mi |
| YRA Rae Lakes Airport | Gamètì, Canada | 329 km · 204 mi |
| YYE Fort Nelson Airport | Fort Nelson, Canada | 334 km · 208 mi |
| YWJ Déline Airport | Déline, Canada | 399 km · 248 mi |
| ZFN Tulita Airport | Tulita, Canada | 411 km · 255 mi |
| YOJ High Level Airport | High Level, Canada | 415 km · 258 mi |
| YXJ Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport | Fort Saint John, Canada | 615 km · 382 mi |
| YPE Peace River Airport | Peace River, Canada | 652 km · 405 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YFS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,100 | 1,926 | 1,674 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,921 | 2,436 | 2,117 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,064 | 2,525 | 2,194 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,010 | 3,113 | 2,705 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,386 | 3,968 | 3,448 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,728 | 4,180 | 3,633 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,814 | 4,234 | 3,679 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,018 | 4,361 | 3,790 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,562 | 4,699 | 4,083 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,244 | 5,123 | 4,451 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,838 | 6,113 | 5,312 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,335 | 6,422 | 5,581 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,527 | 7,163 | 6,224 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,032 | 7,476 | 6,497 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,164 | 8,180 | 7,108 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,450 | 9,600 | 8,342 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR | EDMONTON CNTR | 135.400 |
| MF | FT SIMPSON RDO | 122.200 |
| RCO | YELLOWKNIFE RDO | 126.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Fort Simpson Airport?
The IATA code of Fort Simpson Airport is YFS and its ICAO code is CYFS.
Where is Fort Simpson Airport located?
Fort Simpson Airport is in Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada, at 61.7602, -121.2370.
What time zone is Fort Simpson Airport in?
Fort Simpson Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Inuvik. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Fort Simpson Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Fort Simpson Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Whatì Airport (YLE), about 256 km (159 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.