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Norman Wells Airport

Norman Wells · CanadaICAO CYVQ

Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) is an airport serving Norman Wells, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 65° 16' 53.8" N, 126° 47' 52.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 238 feet (73 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Edmonton (GMT-6).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

238/ 73m

America/Edmonton

GMT-6

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YVQ

ICAO Code

CYVQ

City

Norman Wells

Country

Canada

Elevation

238 ft

Local Time

10:30 AM (GMT-6)

Coordinates

Latitude:65.2816°

Longitude:-126.7980°

Popular Routes from YVQ

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YEV	Inuvik, Canada	278 mi	1h 2m	short-haul	114 kg	View
YZF	Yellowknife, Canada	424 mi	1h 18m	short-haul	174 kg	View
YGH	Fort Good Hope, Canada	85 mi	0h 40m	short-haul	35 kg	View
ZFN	Tulita, Canada	44 mi	0h 35m	short-haul	18 kg	View

Airlines Operating at YVQ

3 active airlines serving Norman Wells Airport.

Canadian North

5TCanada

First Air

7FCanada

Hello

HWSwitzerland

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Norman Wells Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Tulita Airport	ZFN	Tulita	Canada	71 km
Fort Good Hope Airport	YGH	Fort Good Hope	Canada	137 km
Déline Airport	YWJ	Deline	Canada	157 km
Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport	YPC	Paulatuk	Canada	470 km

Other Airports in Canada

Old Arctic Bay Airport

Bearskin Lake Airport

XBEBearskin Lake

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 65° 16' 53.8" N
Longitude (DMS): 126° 47' 52.8" W
Latitude (Decimal): 65.281601
Longitude (Decimal): -126.797997
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Edmonton
UTC Offset: GMT-6
Current Local Time: 10:30 AM
Elevation (ft): 238 ft
Elevation (m): 73 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Norman Wells Airport?

The IATA code for Norman Wells Airport is YVQ, and its ICAO code is CYVQ. The airport is located in Norman Wells, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YVQ?

There are 4 direct destinations available from Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada.

What airlines fly from YVQ?

There are 3 airlines operating from YVQ, including Canadian North, First Air, Hello.

What timezone is Norman Wells Airport in?

Norman Wells Airport is in the America/Edmonton timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Norman Wells Airport?

Norman Wells Airport sits at an elevation of 238 feet (73 meters) above sea level.

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