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Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

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Yellowknife Airport (YZF) serves as a key connector for services across the entire territory and acts as a gateway to the northern regions of Canada. It serves as a vital hub for various operations, including cargo, charters, general aviation, medical travel, National Defense programs, and commercial air services.

Goose Flying Service

Goose Flying Service plane parked on snow in the winter in the NWT.

We are a small air service with two bush planes based in Fort Simpson.

Operating on floats throughout the summer and skis in the winter, we are your connection to the Nahanni National Park and the Dehcho.

Owner and pilot, Sergei founded Goose Flying Service with the goal of providing a safe and reliable air service to Fort Simpson and the greater Northwest Territories.

Services include paddling & hunting drop-offs and air access to the remote communities of the Northwest Territories.

Hoarfrost River Huskies – Cargo Services

Hoarfrost River huskies float plane resting on the water in the summer in the NWT.

We operate an air charter company with two small bush planes on floats, skis and tundra tires and can customize all sorts of fly-in outdoor adventures and flight seeing tours of the north. We are ready to fly you where you need to go, winter, spring, summer, or autumn.

Give us a call for more information.

Ahmic Air Ltd.

Ahmic Air floatplane on snow in Yellowknife.

Ahmic Air’s Beaver has certified boat racks.  We rent canoes and boats and can fly you with your rental to a lake of your choice.

We provide charter services and equipment rentals to canoeists wishing to embark on self-guided, fly-out wilderness trips, originating from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Aboard a classic DHC-2 Beaver Floatplane with your canoe tied to the side fly over the vast and beautiful wilderness of the region. Get delivered to a remote lake or river where the wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities are profound.

Ahmic Air can provide canoeists access to Rivers and Lakes such as the Coppermine, Hood, Burnside, Mara, Hanbury, Elk, Thelon, Back, Lockhart, Snare, Yellowknife, Beaulieu, and Cameron Rivers along with starting points on Great Slave Lake.

Whether you only have a weekend available or you are planning a multi-week expedition there are many routes, drop off points, and take-out options available. We also rent canoes!

Air Tindi

A group of guests with Air Tindi on Nahanni Scenic Floatplane tour in the NWT.

Air Tindi is an airline company based in Yellowknife offering flights to a number of diverse destinations within Canada’s spectacular Northwest Territories! Since 1988, it is has been our pleasure to provide safe, friendly and affordable air travel. Whether it be a breathtaking flightseeing tour, transporting paddlers to their dream destination, ground-breaking exploration, crew transfers, or scheduled service to numerous destinations, we are here to accommodate all of your transportation needs.  Air Tindi’s reliable and diverse fleet ensures the availability of an aircraft tailored to your unique travel requirements. The most diversified aircraft charter company north of the 60th parallel with 8 different types of aircraft and the capabilities to fly up to 46 passengers or 10,000 pounds, Air Tindi has the experience, equipment, and team expertise to guarantee your satisfaction!

Also, check our Air Tindi Outpost featuring handpicked products, offering a unique and one-of-a-kind selection. From apparel to collectibles, each product reflects our commitment to quality, our passion for aviation, and our dedication to the North.

Northwestern Air Lease Ltd.

Northwestern Air Lease C-FCPE plane parked on runway in Fort Smith in the NWT.

Northwestern Air is a scheduled airline providing service between Edmonton, Fort Smith, Hay River, Yellowknife, Fort Chipewyan, and High Level. We also have charter aircraft available on wheels, skis and floats for camping trips, canoe trips, sightseeing, hunting and fishing.

Buffalo Airways Ltd.

Buffalo Airways exhibition museum featuring a historic look at the planes they flew in Yellowknife, NWT.

For over 50 years Buffalo Airways has been operating passenger and cargo air service to communities throughout the NWT. With the addition of modern turboprops like the Twin Otter, Beechcraft 1900 and King Air, Buffalo Airways offers an unmatched level of service for travelers looking to explore the territory we’ve grown up in.

Family owned and operated, Buffalo Airways is a staple in the NWT and a household name after the TV show “Ice Pilots NWT”.

Call or email us now to find out how we can create the ultimate NWT Staycation for you!

Summit Helicopters Ltd.

Summit Helicopters is a member of The Ledcor Group of Companies. Ledcor is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies, serving the building, oil & gas, infrastructure, mining, power and communications sectors. Ledcor also owns operations in wastewater treatment, property investment, forestry, and transportation services.

Canadian Helicopters Limited

Over 50 years of experience, with 132 aircraft operating from 43 locations across Canada including three in the NWT. Serving many industry sectors including parks and tourism, oil and gas, mining, construction and forestry.