Empty-leg hub
CYZF — Yellowknife International Airport
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Yellowknife International Airport (CYZF) in Yellowknife, Canada is an inbound empty-leg hub with 143 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $29,300.
143 live empty legs involving CYZF
- Code
- CYZF
- Traffic
- 6.2/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 7,500 ft
- Live legs
- 143
Empty-leg demand
Yellowknife International Airport (CYZF) in Yellowknife, Canada is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 141 of 143 live legs (99%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Bombardier Challenger 604 (Heavy Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at CYZF, accounting for about 100% of live inventory (143 of 143 legs).
Repositioning into CYZF is concentrated from AK28, PAFA, AK14.
Priced empty legs at CYZF center on a median ask of $29,300, with an observed range of $22,900–$102,300 (143 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- CYZF: 143 live empty legs (2 out / 141 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at CYZF: $29,300 (n=143).
- Busiest corridor: from AK28 (4 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 604 (143 legs, ~100%).
Inbound repositioning into CYZF creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 143 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | AK28Chena Marina Airport | 4 | $22,950 |
| Inbound from | PAFAFairbanks International Airport | 4 | $22,950 |
| Inbound from | AK14Turinsky Airstrip | 2 | $24,500 |
| Inbound from | AK36Point Mac Airport | 2 | $24,500 |
| Inbound from | AK44Talkeetna Village Strip | 2 | $24,250 |
| Inbound from | AK65Green's Strip | 2 | $24,100 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | Heavy Jet | 143 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- YZF
- ICAO
- CYZF
- City
- Yellowknife
- Country
- Canada
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 675 ft
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,500 ft
- Traffic score
- 6.2 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,500 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 5,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
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FAQ
How active is CYZF for empty legs?
Yellowknife International Airport (CYZF) has 143 live empty-leg listings — 2 departing and 141 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at CYZF?
The median ask at CYZF is $29,300 across 143 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at CYZF?
The strongest live corridor at CYZF is from AK28 (Chena Marina Airport), with 4 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at CYZF most often?
The Bombardier Challenger 604, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at CYZF, with 143 live listings (~100% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Yellowknife International Airport?
The primary code for Yellowknife International Airport is CYZF.
Where is CYZF airport located?
Yellowknife International Airport (CYZF) is in Yellowknife, Canada.
What is the ICAO code for YZF?
The ICAO code for Yellowknife International Airport (YZF) is CYZF.
What is the longest runway at CYZF?
The longest runway at Yellowknife International Airport (CYZF) is 7,500 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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