Fort Resolution Airport (YFR): Codes, Runways & Location
Fort Resolution Airport (IATA: YFR · ICAO: CYFR) is a medium-sized airport serving Fort Resolution, Canada. It lies at 61.1808° N, 113.6900° W, 526 ft (160 m) above sea level.
Overview of Fort Resolution Airport
Fort Resolution Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Fort Resolution in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YFR and the ICAO code CYFR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Fort Resolution Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1220 m (4001 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 526 ft (160 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) about 119 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,220 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Resolution Airport
Where is Fort Resolution Airport located?
Fort Resolution Airport is located in Fort Resolution, Canada. Its coordinates are 61.1808° N, 113.6900° W.
What is the airport code for Fort Resolution Airport?
Fort Resolution Airport has an IATA code of YFR and an ICAO code of CYFR.
How long is the runway at Fort Resolution Airport?
Fort Resolution Airport's longest runway is about 1220 m (4001 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Fort Resolution Airport have?
Fort Resolution Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Fort Resolution Airport a major airport?
Fort Resolution Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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