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CFD8
Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport · Fort Simpson
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
480 ft / 146 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport (CFD8), located in Fort Simpson, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 480 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Fort Simpson (Great Slave No. 2) Heliport
ICAO / IATA
CFD8 / —
Municipality
Fort Simpson
Country
Region
CA-NT — Northwest Territories
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
480 ft
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No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026