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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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 7 flight routes operated by 3 airlines. Major carriers include North-Wright Airways, Canadian North and Air Tindi. Popular destinations from Norman Wells include Yellowknife, Inuvik (Mike Zubko), Fort Good Hope, Deline and Tulita.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Yellowknife (YZF) new
- Tulita (ZFN) new
- Fort Good Hope (YGH) new
- Inuvik (Mike Zubko) (YEV) new
- Deline (YWJ) new
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulita | ZFN |
Tulita | DHC6 | North-Wright Airways | 8 flights · 44 mi | |
| Fort Good Hope | YGH |
Fort Good Hope | DHC6 | North-Wright Airways | 7 flights · 85 mi | |
| Inuvik (Mike Zubko) | YEV |
Inuvik | B733 | Canadian North | 2 flights · 281 mi | |
| Yellowknife | YZF |
Yellowknife | B350 | TIN | 2 flights · 423 mi | |
| Yellowknife | YZF |
Yellowknife | DHC6 | NWL | 2 flights · 423 mi | |
| Deline | YWJ |
Deline | DHC6 | NWL | 2 flights · 97 mi | |
| Yellowknife | YZF |
Yellowknife | B737 | Canadian North | 2 flights · 429 mi |
Top Airlines
Operating at Norman Wells AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
North-Wright Airways
NWL
/ HW
|
4 | 19 | 4 | May 9, 2026 |
Canadian North
AKT
/ 5T
|
2 | 4 | 2 | May 10, 2026 |
Air Tindi
TIN
/ 8T
|
1 | 2 | 1 | May 9, 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 |
Ground Transportation
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.