Norman Wells Airport

Norman Wells Airport (IATA: YVQ, ICAO: CYVQ) is a regional airport located in Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada. It serves as a critical transportation link for this small community situated along the Mackenzie River, providing scheduled air service to connect residents and workers to larger centers. The airport supports the oil and gas industry that has historically driven Norman Wells's economy, as well as serving government workers, Indigenous communities, and travelers accessing the surrounding wilderness. Given the remote location and lack of road connections to southern Canada, air travel is essential for the region. Norman Wells Airport is owned and operated by Transport Canada and handles a modest volume of passengers annually, primarily through regional turboprop services connecting to Yellowknife and other Northwest Territories communities.