Yellowknife, CA 🇨🇦 Closed Airport
CA-0419
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CA-NT
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Location: 62.450001° N, -114.417° E
Continent: NA
Type: Closed Airport
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Approximately December 31, 1997. The heliport's closure coincided with the cancellation of the Air Operator Certificate for its owner and sole operator, Aero Arctic Ltd., by Transport Canada. The facility ceased to be a registered aerodrome when the company shut down its operations.
Economic/Business Closure. The heliport was a private facility exclusively used by Aero Arctic Ltd. It was closed following the cessation of all operations by the company. While the specific reasons for the company's shutdown are not publicly detailed, it was part of a business closure, not a conversion or a direct result of a single accident.
The site is no longer an active aviation facility. The property, located at 104 Bristol Avenue in Yellowknife, has been fully repurposed for general industrial and commercial use. The hangars and yard space that once housed and serviced helicopters are now occupied by non-aviation businesses, such as construction companies and equipment rental services. The land is used for vehicle and materials storage.
The Yellowknife (Aero Arctic) Heliport was the primary operational base for Aero Arctic Ltd., a helicopter charter company. During its active years, the heliport was a key piece of logistical infrastructure supporting the economy of the Northwest Territories. Operations primarily involved providing helicopter services for:
- **Mineral Exploration:** Transporting geologists, survey crews, and drilling equipment to remote sites.
- **Government Contracts:** Supporting wildlife surveys, environmental monitoring, and scientific research.
- **Industrial Support:** Assisting with construction projects, power line maintenance, and transporting personnel and supplies to remote camps and mines.
Its location on the shore of Great Slave Lake, near Yellowknife's industrial area, made it a strategic point for servicing the vast and often inaccessible northern regions.
None. There are no known plans or prospects for reopening this heliport. The original operator, Aero Arctic Ltd., is defunct. The property has been redeveloped and is owned and used by other commercial entities. Yellowknife's current and future helicopter needs are well-served by other established operators with facilities at or around the main Yellowknife Airport (CYZF).
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