Yellowknife International Airport
CYZF, Yellowknife, Canada
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (7,500 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 minutes to downtown Yellowknife
Yellowknife airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Yellowknife
Yellowknife Airport is about 10 minutes from downtown, and one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights.
- Main airport
- YZF / CYZF
- Elevation
- 675 ft
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (7,500 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Yellowknife
The airport has customs and a 7,500-foot runway.
Aurora viewing, fishing lodges and diamond mining bring visitors.
Yellowknife Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Yellowknife
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Customs
You clear Canadian customs on arrival at an airport of entry; everyone needs a valid passport, and we file the advance passenger details.
Extreme Cold
Winter temperatures can fall below −40°; operators plan for cold-weather operations.
When Demand Peaks in Yellowknife
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Late August to April
- Northern lights season.
- Summer
- Fishing and the midnight sun.
Flight Times and Prices to Yellowknife
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to YZF for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,223 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$44,500–$68,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,960 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,000–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,000–$58,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,970 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 15 min$57,500–$88,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 2,188 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$43,000–$65,500 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,796 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,000 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,426 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 10 min$47,500–$72,500 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,749 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$21,500–$27,000 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,823 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$28,500 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Yellowknife
Super-midsize jets fly from the US; light jets connect from Edmonton or Calgary.
Yellowknife Private Jet Questions
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Yellowknife?
From late August to April, on clear, dark nights.
How long is a private flight from Seattle to Yellowknife?
About 2 hr 25 min from Boeing Field in a super-midsize jet.
