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CYVQ
Norman Wells Airport · Norman Wells
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
238 ft / 73 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 122.20 MHz (MF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10/28 · 5,998 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Norman Wells Airport (CYVQ), located in Norman Wells, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 238 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
Norman Wells Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYVQ / YVQ
Municipality
Norman Wells
Country
Region
CA-NT — Northwest Territories
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
238 ft
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Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,998 ft / 1,828 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 117° / 297°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 117° / 297°
RWY 10 (117°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (297°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D EDMONTON CNTR
134.82 MHz
A/G MF
122.20 MHz
FSS NORMAN WELLS RDO
122.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026