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Fort Simpson Airport (CYFS / YFS)

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CYFS airport at a glance

ICAO code
CYFS
IATA code
YFS
City
Fort Simpson
Region
Northwest Territories
Country
Canada
Elevation
555 ft (169 m)
Time zone
America/Inuvik (UTC-6)
Coordinates
61.7602° N, 121.2370° W
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Weather & airport info CYFS

Current weather

Very poor visibility (LIFR)observed 06 Nov, 14:00 UTC
Wind
8 kt (15 km/h) from north (350°)
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
overcast at 300 ft
Temperature
-1 °C (dew point -1 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
993 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR CYFS 061400Z 35008KT 4SM BR OVC003 M01/M01 A2931 RMK ST8 SLP938

Forecast (TAF)

  • 06 Nov, 14:00–18:00 UTC
    8 kt (15 km/h) from north (350°) · visibility 6 km · Mist · overcast at 400 ft
  • 06 Nov, 14:00–18:00 UTCtemporarily
    visibility 10 km or more · no significant weather · scattered clouds at 400 ft, overcast at 1,200 ft
  • 06 Nov, 18:00–00:00 UTCfrom
    6 kt (11 km/h) from northwest (310°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 800 ft, overcast at 1,200 ft
  • 06 Nov, 18:00–00:00 UTCtemporarily
    visibility 8 km · Light snow, mist · overcast at 800 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF AMD CYFS 061403Z 0614/0624 35008KT 4SM BR OVC004 TEMPO 0614/0618 P6SM NSW SCT004 OVC012 FM061800 31006KT P6SM SCT008 OVC012 TEMPO 0618/0624 5SM -SN BR OVC008 RMK NXT FCST BY 061800Z

Airport

Elevation
555 ft (169 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
09:49 / 17:47 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
14/321,829 m (6,000 ft)asphaltyes

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map CYFS

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

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Current NOTAMs for CYFS(1)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • NoticeDMEF6174/26· until 03 Feb, 23:59 UTC

    FORT SIMPSON DME (distance measuring) YFS 117.9 MHz /CH126X UNMONITORED by air traffic services

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    FORT SIMPSON DME YFS 117.9MHZ/CH126X UNMONITORED BY ATS

    F6174/26 NOTAMN
 Q) CZEG/QNDXX/IV/BO/AE/000/999/6146N12118W025
 A) CYFS B) 2611051403 C) 2702032359
 E) FORT SIMPSON DME YFS 117.9MHZ/CH126X UNMONITORED BY ATS

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

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Map: Fort Simpson Airport

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About the airport

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CYFS airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Fort Simpson airport (CYFS) today?

There is currently 1 valid NOTAM for Fort Simpson (CYFS). For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Fort Simpson airport (CYFS)?

According to the latest weather report for CYFS (METAR, 06 Nov, 14:00 UTC): Very poor visibility (LIFR). Wind 8 kt (15 km/h) from north (350°), visibility 6 km, temperature -1 °C (dew point -1 °C). Mist. For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Fort Simpson airport (CYFS)?

Fort Simpson (CYFS) has one runway: runway 14/32 with 1,829 m (6,000 ft), asphalt.

What are the airport codes of Fort Simpson Airport?

The ICAO code is CYFS and the IATA code is YFS. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of CYFS airport?

Fort Simpson Airport sits at 555 ft (169 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Inuvik.

Can I fly to CYFS by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Fort Simpson Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to CYFS?

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