Yellowknife International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Yellowknife, Canada. Its IATA code is YZF and its ICAO code is CYZF. The airport lies at an elevation of 675 ft (206 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 7,500 ft (2,286 m) long. Local time follows the America/Edmonton time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YZF
- ICAO code
- CYZF
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 675 ft (206 m)
- Coordinates
- 62.4628, -114.4400
- Time zone
- America/Edmonton
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 16/34 | 7,500 ft · 2,286 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Yellowknife International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YLE Whatì Airport | Whatì, Canada | 161 km · 100 mi |
| YSG Lutselk'e Airport | Lutselk'e, Canada | 193 km · 120 mi |
| YFJ Wekweètì Airport | Wekweètì, Canada | 193 km · 120 mi |
| YHY Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport | Hay River, Canada | 194 km · 121 mi |
| YRA Rae Lakes Airport | Gamètì, Canada | 233 km · 145 mi |
| YSM Fort Smith Airport | Fort Smith, Canada | 302 km · 188 mi |
| YPY Fort Chipewyan Airport | Fort Chipewyan, Canada | 449 km · 279 mi |
| YOJ High Level Airport | High Level, Canada | 452 km · 281 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YZF. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,184 | 1,978 | 1,719 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,611 | 2,244 | 1,950 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,832 | 2,381 | 2,069 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,928 | 3,062 | 2,661 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,092 | 3,785 | 3,289 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,436 | 3,999 | 3,475 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,540 | 4,064 | 3,531 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,293 | 4,532 | 3,938 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,740 | 4,809 | 4,179 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,021 | 4,984 | 4,331 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,842 | 6,116 | 5,314 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,220 | 6,350 | 5,518 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,248 | 6,989 | 6,073 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,226 | 7,597 | 6,601 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,525 | 8,404 | 7,303 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,135 | 9,405 | 8,173 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF | 118.500 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.400 |
| CNTR | EDMONTON CNTR | 135.800 |
| FSS | RDO | 122.500 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Yellowknife International Airport?
The IATA code of Yellowknife International Airport is YZF and its ICAO code is CYZF.
Where is Yellowknife International Airport located?
Yellowknife International Airport is in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, at 62.4628, -114.4400.
What time zone is Yellowknife International Airport in?
Yellowknife International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Edmonton. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Yellowknife International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 7,500 ft (2,286 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Yellowknife International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Whatì Airport (YLE), about 161 km (100 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.