Executive Airport
Fort Simpson Airport
Fort Simpson, CA
Overview
Fort Simpson Airport is a medium airport serving the Fort Simpson region, at a field elevation of 555 ft (169 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
Field elevation
555 ft
169 m AMSL
Position (FMS entry)
61°45.61'N 121°14.22'W
61.76020, -121.23700
Daylight today (UTC)
- Sunrise 14:10Z
- Sunset 01:39Z
- 11h 28m of daylight
Codes & service
ICAO / GPSCYFS
RegionCA-NT
Airline serviceScheduled
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
VFR
Weather impact score
VFR approach
Low risk82/ 100
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR approach
Low risk82/ 100
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
Ceiling
9,300 ft
Visibility
15 sm
Runway wind
0 kt
Primary risk drivers
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
- Icing band: 3°C surface — airframe and runway icing possible
Wind
000° / 0 kt
Visibility
15 sm
Temp / Dew
3° / 1°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg / 1014 hPa
Cloud: Broken 9,300 ft
METAR · 01 03:00Z
METAR CYFS 010300Z 00000KT 15SM BKN093 03/01 A2995 RMK AC6 SLP153
TAF · issued 30 23:40Z
TAF CYFS 302340Z 0100/0112 VRB03KT P6SM FEW030 BKN100 FM010500 11005KT P6SM SCT020 TEMPO 0105/0109 FEW003 BKN020 FM010900 11005KT 5SM BR SCT003 TEMPO 0109/0111 1/2SM FG VV002 FM011100 12005KT 1/2SM FG VV002 TEMPO 0111/0112 2SM BR BKN006 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Runway in use at CYFS
Departure from Fort Simpson Airport (CYFS)
Departure on runway 14 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
Headwind
0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt
Ceiling
9,300 ft
Density alt
-775 ft
- Crosswind — 0 kt from the none
- Headwind — 0 kt headwind component on 14
- Runway — 6,000 ft available × 150 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — -775 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — FM010500 11005KT P6SM SCT020 · TEMPO 0105/0109 FEW003 BKN020
Switch runway configuration
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
Approach minima summary
9,300 ft ceiling and 15 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 14.
Runway · recommended approachCeiling / vis minimaStatus
RWY 14 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
RWY 32 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
Visual
1000 ft / 3 sm
LNAV
500 ft / 1 sm
LPV
250 ft / 0.75 sm
ILS CAT I
200 ft / 0.5 sm
METAR → TAF changes affecting RWY 14
- TEMPOTemporarily 09:00Z–11:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 14 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 200 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 0.5 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather FG
TEMPO 0109/0111 1/2SM FG VV002 - FMFrom 11:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 14 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 200 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 0.5 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather FG
FM011100 12005KT 1/2SM FG VV002 - TEMPOTemporarily 11:00Z–12:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 14 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 600 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 2 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather BR
TEMPO 0111/0112 2SM BR BKN006 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z - FMFrom 05:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 14.
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM010500 11005KT P6SM SCT020 - TEMPOTemporarily 05:00Z–09:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 14.
- Ceiling 2,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
TEMPO 0105/0109 FEW003 BKN020 - FMFrom 09:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 14.
- Visibility 5 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather BR
FM010900 11005KT 5SM BR SCT003
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
Alternates near Fort Simpson Airport (CYFS)
- Fort Simpson Island Airport (CET4)7 nm NNW · Fort Simpson Island · 405 ft elevNo METAR
- Jean Marie River Airport (CET9)23 nm SE · Jean Marie River · 470 ft elevNo METAR
- Nahanni Butte Airport (CBD6)76 nm SW · Nahanni Butte · 600 ft elevNo METAR
- Sambaa K'e Airport (CA-0903)80 nm S · Sambaa K'e · 1,666 ft elevNo METAR
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Facility Details
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Fort Simpson, CA
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Executive Jet Facilities
6 on site
Simpson Air (1981) LTD
4.9(17)
10101 Antoine Dr D, Fort Simpson, NT X0E 0N0, Canada
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Deh Cho Regional Helicopters
5.0(2)
Jimmy Isaiah Dr, Fort Simpson, NT X0E 0N0, Canada
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Longest open runway: 6,000 ft (1,829 m)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,000 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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