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CYZF

Yellowknife International Airport · Yellowknife

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
675 ft / 206 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Yellowknife International Airport (CYZF), located in Yellowknife, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 675 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Yellowknife International Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYZF / YZF
Municipality
Yellowknife
Country
Region
CA-NT — Northwest Territories
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
675 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,500 ft / 2,286 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 176° / 356°
RWY 16 (176°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (356°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-ZF | CRS: 339°
Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 116° / 294°
RWY 10 (116°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (294°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G MF
118.50 MHz
ATIS ATIS
128.40 MHz
CNTR EDMONTON CNTR
135.80 MHz
FSS RDO
122.50 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYFR
Fort Resolution Airport
148 km / 80 nm
CYHYILS
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport
194 km / 105 nm
CYSMILS
Fort Smith Airport
302 km / 163 nm
CYOA
Ekati Airport
312 km / 169 nm
CYFS
Fort Simpson Airport
362 km / 195 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026