Norman Wells Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Norman Wells, Canada. Its IATA code is YVQ and its ICAO code is CYVQ. The airport lies at an elevation of 238 ft (73 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 5,998 ft (1,828 m) long. Local time follows the America/Inuvik time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YVQ
- ICAO code
- CYVQ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 238 ft (73 m)
- Coordinates
- 65.2816, -126.7980
- Time zone
- America/Inuvik
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,998 ft · 1,828 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Norman Wells Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ZFN Tulita Airport | Tulita, Canada | 71 km · 44 mi |
| YGH Fort Good Hope Airport | Fort Good Hope, Canada | 136 km · 85 mi |
| YWJ Déline Airport | Déline, Canada | 157 km · 98 mi |
| YCK Tommy Kochon Airport | Colville Lake, Canada | 196 km · 122 mi |
| YEV Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport | Inuvik, Canada | 445 km · 277 mi |
| YPC Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport | Paulatuk, Canada | 468 km · 291 mi |
| YFS Fort Simpson Airport | Fort Simpson, Canada | 479 km · 298 mi |
| YQH Watson Lake Airport | Watson Lake, Canada | 583 km · 362 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YVQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,530 | 2,193 | 1,906 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,282 | 2,661 | 2,312 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,504 | 2,798 | 2,432 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,489 | 3,410 | 2,964 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,249 | 3,883 | 3,374 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,585 | 4,092 | 3,556 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,614 | 4,110 | 3,571 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,635 | 4,123 | 3,583 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,094 | 4,408 | 3,830 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,978 | 4,957 | 4,308 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,380 | 5,828 | 5,065 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,947 | 6,181 | 5,371 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,570 | 7,190 | 6,248 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,927 | 7,411 | 6,440 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,047 | 8,107 | 7,045 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,320 | 9,520 | 8,272 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | EDMONTON CNTR | 134.825 |
| A/G | MF | 122.200 |
| FSS | NORMAN WELLS RDO | 122.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Norman Wells Airport?
The IATA code of Norman Wells Airport is YVQ and its ICAO code is CYVQ.
Where is Norman Wells Airport located?
Norman Wells Airport is in Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada, at 65.2816, -126.7980.
What time zone is Norman Wells Airport in?
Norman Wells 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 Norman Wells Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 5,998 ft (1,828 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Norman Wells Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tulita Airport (ZFN), about 71 km (44 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.