Norman Wells Airport
Overview
Norman Wells Airport is a medium airport serving the Norman Wells region, at a field elevation of 238 ft (73 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 14:35Z
- Sunset 01:58Z
- 11h 23m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
- Icing band: 2°C surface — airframe and runway icing possible
METAR CYVQ 010300Z 06002KT 30SM FEW050 SCT090 BKN130 02/M01 A2994 RMK SC1AC4AC3 SC TR SLP147
TAF CYVQ 302340Z 0100/0112 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090 TEMPO 0100/0104 SCT025 BKN050 FM010400 11006KT P6SM SCT020 BKN080 TEMPO 0104/0110 BKN020 FM011000 12006KT 6SM BR SCT003 TEMPO 0110/0112 1SM BR BKN003 PROB30 0110/0112 1/2SM FG VV002 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 10 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 1 kt from the left
- Headwind — 2 kt headwind component on 10
- Runway — 5,998 ft available × 150 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — -1,275 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0100/0104 SCT025 BKN050 · FM010400 11006KT P6SM SCT020 BKN080
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
13,000 ft ceiling and 30 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 10.
- TEMPOTemporarily 10:00Z–12:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 10 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 300 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 1 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather BR
TEMPO 0110/0112 1SM BR BKN003 - PROB3030% chance 10:00Z–12:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 10 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
PROB30 0110/0112 1/2SM FG VV002 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z - TEMPOTemporarily 00:00Z–04:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 10.
- Ceiling 5,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
TEMPO 0100/0104 SCT025 BKN050 - FMFrom 04:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 10.
- Ceiling 8,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM010400 11006KT P6SM SCT020 BKN080 - TEMPOTemporarily 04:00Z–10:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 10.
- Ceiling 2,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
TEMPO 0104/0110 BKN020 - FMFrom 10:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 10.
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather BR
FM011000 12006KT 6SM BR SCT003
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Tulita Airport (CZFN/ZFN)38 nm SE · Tulita · 332 ft elevVFR
- Ford Bay Airport (CBC2)69 nm NE · Ford Bay · 673 ft elevNo METAR
- Fort Good Hope Airport (CYGH/YGH)73 nm NW · Fort Good Hope · 268 ft elevVFR
- Déline Airport (CYWJ/YWJ)85 nm E · Déline · 703 ft elevMVFR
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
via public aviation sourcesPhone, email and website for Norman Wells Airport (CYVQ) are not yet published. Send us the details and we will add them.
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,998 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
Nearby Airports in CA
- Pourvoirie Joncas Airstrip (CA-0002) — Saint-Lazare
- Maxville Airport (CA-0015) — Maxville
- Danville Airport (CA-0027) — Val-des-Sources
- 1669 Diamondview Road Private Strip (CA-0043) — Carp
- Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Airport (CA-0056) — Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle
- 1797 Diamondview Road Private Strip (CA-0062) — Carp
- Knutsford Airfield (CA-0069) — Kamloops
- Casey (Camp de Base) Airport (CA-0084)