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Norman Wells AirportCYVQ / YVQ

Norman Wells Airport serves Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYVQ and its IATA code YVQ. The longest of its one runway is 10/28, at 5,998 ft (1,828 m). The field is 238 ft (73 m) above sea level. Local time is America/Inuvik, UTC-7, or UTC-6 with daylight saving.

Published by Overfly · Airport data: OurAirports, 14 Sep 2026 · Last updated 23 Sep 2026

ICAO

CYVQ

IATA

YVQ

LONGEST RUNWAY

5,998 ft

1,828 m · 10/28

ELEVATION

238 ft

73 m

TIME ZONE

UTC-7

America/Inuvik

POSITION

65.282°N

126.798°W

Runways

10/285,998 ft · 1,828 mASP

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Questions people ask about Norman Wells Airport

How long is the runway at Norman Wells Airport?

The longest runway, 10/28, is 5,998 ft (1,828 m), surface ASP.

What is the elevation of Norman Wells Airport?

238 ft (73 m) above mean sea level.

What time zone is Norman Wells Airport in?

America/Inuvik: UTC-7, or UTC-6 with daylight saving.

What are the codes for Norman Wells Airport?

ICAO CYVQ, IATA YVQ. It serves Norman Wells, Canada.

How far can you fly from Norman Wells?

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