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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.

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.

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.

Air Canada

Air canada max 8 airplane flying in the sky above the clouds on a sunny day.

Bringing the world to the Northwest Territories with award-winning service and daily flights to Yellowknife from Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.

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 North

Air North - Yukon's Airline B737 jet plane flying through the Mackenzie mountains Northwest Territories.

Experience authentic northern hospitality and complimentary meals on-board our reliable, comfortable, and affordable B737 jet service to Yellowknife. Operating from Vancouver in Winter, from Ottawa, Toronto, and Whitehorse in Summer, with convenient connections to destinations in BC, Alberta, Yukon and NWT via our Whitehorse hub. The Arctic Circle community of Inuvik is served daily from Whitehorse with our ATR turboprop fleet.

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.

Canadian North 2025 Tour Operator Pricing – Apply for your unique code today, sign up for the 2025 Canadian North Tour Operator Program!

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!