Fort Liard Airport (YJF)
🇨🇦 Fort Liard, Canada
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Fort Liard Airport is the public airport for the Dehcho community of Fort Liard in the southwest Northwest Territories. Current SkyVector data for `CYJF` shows an open-to-the-public registered field at `708 ft` elevation with a single gravel runway `03/21` measuring about `2,946 x 98 ft`.
Those numbers make the airport's role clear. YJF is not a passenger-terminal airport in the southern Canadian sense; it is a northern community utility field where surface, weather, and self-sufficiency are central to operations. In Fort Liard's case, that means charter, government, medevac, and community access matter more than documented terminal amenities.
So YJF should read as a practical NWT access airport with a gravel strip and limited infrastructure, important because of regional distance and northern conditions rather than because of passenger-facility scale.
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Fort Liard Airport serves as a critical transportation link in Canada's remote Northwest Territories, requiring specialized preparation for northern operations. Summer months offer extended daylight hours with mostly cloudy conditions, while winter brings frigid temperatures and snow-covered operations. Fort Liard's remote location means limited ground transportation options and essential services - travelers should arrange accommodation and transportation well in advance. The airport may require landing permits based on FAR type regulations and offers premium FBO services including tower operations, ground handling, and various air traffic control frequencies.
Winter operations require particular attention as the runway consists of compacted snow and gravel mix, with maintenance scheduled Monday-Friday 15-24Z excluding holidays. Located at 60.24°N latitude, this facility experiences extreme seasonal variations with winter temperatures dropping to -11°F and summer highs reaching 76°F. Emergency preparedness is crucial given the isolated location, with communication equipment and cold weather survival gear recommended for all flights. The facility serves both commercial and general aviation operations, providing vital connectivity for local communities and resource industries.
Magnetic variation is 18° East as of 2020, operating in UTC-7 timezone. METAR weather reporting is available for current conditions, essential given the region's variable Arctic weather patterns. The airport features runway 2/20 at 708 feet elevation, operating within Edmonton Flight Information Region.
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• Check latest schedules; services may be infrequent.
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• Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.
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Quick Facts
Minimum domestic connection:
60 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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Last updated: June 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources