Fort Simpson Airport (YFS): Codes, Runways & Location
Fort Simpson Airport (IATA: YFS · ICAO: CYFS) is a medium-sized airport serving Fort Simpson, Canada. It lies at 61.7602° N, 121.2370° W, 555 ft (169 m) above sea level.
Overview of Fort Simpson Airport
Fort Simpson Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Fort Simpson in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YFS and the ICAO code CYFS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Fort Simpson Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 555 ft (169 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Wrigley Airport (YWY) about 197 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 ≈ 1,829 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Simpson Airport
Where is Fort Simpson Airport located?
Fort Simpson Airport is located in Fort Simpson, Canada. Its coordinates are 61.7602° N, 121.2370° W.
What is the airport code for Fort Simpson Airport?
Fort Simpson Airport has an IATA code of YFS and an ICAO code of CYFS.
How long is the runway at Fort Simpson Airport?
Fort Simpson Airport's longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Fort Simpson Airport have?
Fort Simpson Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Fort Simpson Airport a major airport?
Fort Simpson Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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