Airport code
YFS — Fort Simpson Airport
YFS is the IATA code for Fort Simpson Airport, an airport serving Fort Simpson, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYFS, and it operates in the America/Edmonton time zone (UTC-7). The airport sits at 61.7602, -121.2370 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 555 ft (169 m).
Overview
About Fort Simpson Airport
Fort Simpson Airport is located 7.4 nautical miles east southeast of Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YFS |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYFS |
| Airport name | Fort Simpson Airport |
| City | Fort Simpson |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Edmonton (UTC-7) |
| Latitude | 61.7602 |
| Longitude | -121.2370 |
| Elevation | 555 ft (169 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,000 ft (1,829 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Fort Simpson Airport?
The IATA code for Fort Simpson Airport is YFS.
What is the ICAO code for Fort Simpson Airport?
The ICAO code for Fort Simpson Airport is CYFS.
Where is YFS airport located?
Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) is located in Fort Simpson, Canada.
What time zone is YFS in?
Fort Simpson Airport operates in the America/Edmonton time zone, which is UTC-7.
What is the nearest airport to YFS?
The nearest airport to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) is Whatì Airport (YLE) in Whatì, about 256 km away.
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