Norman Wells Airport (YVQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Norman Wells Airport (IATA: YVQ · ICAO: CYVQ) is a medium-sized airport serving Norman Wells, Canada. It lies at 65.2816° N, 126.7980° W, 238 ft (73 m) above sea level.
Overview of Norman Wells Airport
Norman Wells Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Norman Wells in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YVQ and the ICAO code CYVQ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Norman Wells Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1828 m (5998 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 238 ft (73 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tulita Airport (ZFN) about 71 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 ≈ 1,828 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Norman Wells Airport
Where is Norman Wells Airport located?
Norman Wells Airport is located in Norman Wells, Canada. Its coordinates are 65.2816° N, 126.7980° W.
What is the airport code for Norman Wells Airport?
Norman Wells Airport has an IATA code of YVQ and an ICAO code of CYVQ.
How long is the runway at Norman Wells Airport?
Norman Wells Airport's longest runway is about 1828 m (5998 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Norman Wells Airport have?
Norman Wells Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Norman Wells Airport a major airport?
Norman Wells Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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