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Yellowknife International Airport (YZF)
Yellowknife International Airport is an international airport serving Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), Canada. Its IATA code is YZF and its ICAO code is CYZF. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,286 m long.
- IATAYZF
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- YZF
- ICAO code
- CYZF
- City
- Yellowknife
- Region / province
- Northwest Territories
- Country / territory
- Canada
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 62.4628° N, 114.4400° W
- Elevation
- 206 m (675 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Fort Nelson (UTC-07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,286 m (7,500 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,286 m7,500 ft | Asphalt |
| 10/28 | 1,524 m5,000 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,529 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,058 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
11,133 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 118.500 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.400 MHz |
| Control CNTR | 135.800 MHz |
| FSS | 122.500 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Yellowknife International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Yellowknife through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Canada
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort McMurray International Airport | YMM | 671 km |
| Edmonton International Airport | YEG | 1,019 km |
| Prince George (International) Airport | YXS | 1,067 km |
| Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport | YXY | 1,104 km |
| Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport | YXE | 1,233 km |
| Calgary International Airport | YYC | 1,262 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Yellowknife International Airport?
The IATA code of Yellowknife International Airport is YZF and its ICAO code is CYZF. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Yellowknife International Airport located?
Yellowknife International Airport is in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, at coordinates 62.4628° N, 114.4400° W and an elevation of 206 m (675 ft).
How far is Yellowknife International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Yellowknife International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 11,133 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,058 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,529 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 14 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Yellowknife International Airport?
The longest runway at Yellowknife International Airport is 2,286 m (7,500 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Yellowknife International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Yellowknife International Airport (YZF) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.