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Simpson Air–Unpublished

Simpson Air Float Plane at Glacier Lake in the Nahanni National Park in the NWT

Simpson Air (and its predecessor) is the oldest continuously-operated flying service in the Mackenzie Valley, established in the early 1960s. Air charters and flightseeing tours are our specialty.

Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

Yellowknife Airport Logo

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.

Acasta HeliFlight Inc.

Acasta HeliFlight Inc.

See Yellowknife and the NWT from the sky! 20–40-minute City Tours and custom charter flights are available for lodge transfers, hunting, fishing, and sightseeing.

Acasta HeliFlight is based in Yellowknife, NT, providing VFR helicopter transportation services, including Charters, Film/TV Production and Aerial Photography. We offer a respected combination of professional expertise with deep ties to all corners of the North.

All flight operations conducted under Canadian Helicopters Ltd.

North-Wright Airways Ltd.

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

North-Wright Airways is the Sahtu Region’s premier air service. We are located 145 km (90 miles) south of the Arctic Circle in the heart of the Sahtu Region, at Norman Wells, Northwest Territories and we have bases in Inuvik and Yellowknife. A family business, North-Wright Airways believes in providing our customers with nothing less than the best quality service at a competitive price.

Whether you are looking for a scheduled flight to move passengers or freight, or charter flights for freight, sightseeing, fishing or hunting, North-Wright Airways has the aircraft to meet your needs.

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.

Canadian North

Canadian North airline Logo Fly the Arctic with inukshuk

Scheduled passenger, cargo, and charter flight service. Connections from the Northwest Territories and Nunavut to domestic and international destinations. Enjoy Aurora Class service and collect Aeroplan points.

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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!

Aklak Air

Scheduled air transportation to Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, Ulukhaktok and seasonally to Fort McPherson out of Inuvik and air charter service to anywhere in the Western Arctic, including Tuktoyaktuk.