Norman Wells Airport (YVQ)

Norman Wells, CA 🇨🇦 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

CYVQ

IATA

YVQ

Elevation

238 ft

Region

CA-NT

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Airport Information

GPS Code: CYVQ

Local Code: Not available

Location: 65.281601° N, -126.797997° E

Continent: North America

Type: Medium Airport

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Airport Routes

Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) offers 5 flight routes operated by 3 airlines. Major carriers include North-Wright Airways, Canadian North and Summit Air. Popular destinations from Norman Wells include Fort Good Hope, Inuvik (Mike Zubko), Yellowknife and Tulita.

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Top Airlines

Operating at Norman Wells Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
2 9 2 Jan 2, 2026
2 4 2 Aug 14, 2025
Summit Air
SUT / HW
1 2 1 Jan 2, 2026

For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
10/28 5998 ft 150 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
A/D EDMONTON CNTR 134.825 MHz
A/G MF 122.2 MHz
FSS NORMAN WELLS RDO 122.2 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
VQ Norman Wells NDB 326 kHz
YVQ Norman Wells VOR-DME 112700 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Limited taxi services are available from local companies in Norman Wells. It is highly recommended to pre-book your ride in advance, as taxis may not be waiting at the airport for every flight arrival.

Rental Cars

There are no major international car rental agencies at the airport. Vehicle rentals are available through local businesses, but the fleet is very small. It is essential to reserve a vehicle well in advance of your trip to ensure availability.

Public Transportation

There is no public bus or transit system in the town of Norman Wells. The community is small and relatively walkable, but taxis or a pre-booked rental car are the primary options for getting around.

AI-Generated Content: This ground transportation information was compiled using AI from publicly available sources. Prices, schedules, and availability may change; please verify with official airport or transportation provider websites before traveling.

Nearby Airports

Tulita Airport
ZFN • CZFN
Tulita, CA
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~71 km away
Fort Good Hope Airport
YGH • CYGH
Fort Good Hope, CA
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~136 km away
Tulita Airport
ZFN • CZFN
Tulita, CA
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~71 km away
Ford Bay Airport
CBC2
Ford Bay, CA
Small Airport
~128 km away
Fort Good Hope Airport
YGH • CYGH
Fort Good Hope, CA
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~136 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.