ENROUTE TO YELLOWKNIFE (YZF)

"Enroute to Yellowknife" is provided as a service to members of the general aviation community interested in visiting Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories.  Each profile consists of a dedicated web page providing aerodrome data, coordinates, site description, anecdotal information and photographs of the enroute stopover.  Each profile also includes a pdf download providing all information in a convenient printable format.

Information supplied in "Enroute to Yellowknife" is based on data available online or submitted by NWTFA members or other pilots and has not been verified.  Pilots must verify all information through their own careful flight planning.
CEK7 - FOOTNER LAKE (HIGH LEVEL, ab)
Footner Lake (CEK7) is a water aerodrome situate immediately to the west of the airstrip at High Level, AB (CYOJ).  Floatplane parking is available on a sandy beach and trucked fuel is available by call-out.  NWTFA members who utilized this stopover in August 2017 recommend Footner Lake as an excellent refuelling stop.
CYSM - FORT SMITH, NT (seaplane base at 4 mile lake)
The seaplane base at 4 Mile Lake is located several miles outside Fort Smith, NT (CYSM).  Fuel is generally available from local operators but requires advance planning and verification.
CJZ9 - La Ronge Seaplane BAse (La Ronge, SK)

Photo courtesy of TripAdvisor
The La Ronge Seaplane Base is operated seasonally by Transwest Air in La Ronge, SK.  Temporary parking is available to permit refuelling with JetA or 100LL.  Due to space limitations, overnight parking is not available.
CKW5 - Stony rapids seaplane Base (Stony Rapids, SK)
The Stony Rapids Seaplane Base is situate on the Fond du Lac River at the east end of Lake Athabasca near Stony Rapids, SK.  The seaplane base is operated seasonally by Transwest Air.  

Docks are located on the river near the rapids.  River current requires attention during taxiing.  Services and facilities include fuel (100LL and Jet-A), washrooms and an air-conditioned lounge.
CEY7 - charlie lake seaplane base (Fort st john, BC)
Charlie Lake Seaplane Base (CEY7) is a registered waterdrome located near the south end of Charlie Lake near Fort St John, BC.  Fuel (100LL) is avaialble at the dock and overnight mooring and camping is permitted.
NWTFA members report that Charlie lake is a convenient stop enroute to the Northwest Territories from British Columbia.
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