Airport code
YVQ — Norman Wells Airport
YVQ is the IATA code for Norman Wells Airport, an airport serving Norman Wells, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYVQ, and it operates in the America/Edmonton time zone (UTC-7). The airport sits at 65.2816, -126.7980 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 238 ft (73 m).
Overview
About Norman Wells Airport
Norman Wells Airport is located adjacent to Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada. North-Wright Airways has its hangar and office adjacent to the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YVQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYVQ |
| Airport name | Norman Wells Airport |
| City | Norman Wells |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Edmonton (UTC-7) |
| Latitude | 65.2816 |
| Longitude | -126.7980 |
| Elevation | 238 ft (73 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,998 ft (1,828 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Norman Wells Airport?
The IATA code for Norman Wells Airport is YVQ.
What is the ICAO code for Norman Wells Airport?
The ICAO code for Norman Wells Airport is CYVQ.
Where is YVQ airport located?
Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) is located in Norman Wells, Canada.
What time zone is YVQ in?
Norman Wells Airport operates in the America/Edmonton time zone, which is UTC-7.
What is the nearest airport to YVQ?
The nearest airport to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) is Tulita Airport (ZFN) in Tulita, about 71 km away.
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