Parking and airport fees at the Yellowknife Airport (YZF) will increase on July 1, 2025 following the amendment of the Public Airports Fees and Public Airports Traffic Regulations.

The details of the current and new fees are available on this backgrounder.

The proposed changes aim to better align YZF’s fees with comparable airports across Canada, ensuring the airport remains financially sustainable while providing high-quality services. The previous airport fee increase was in 2017.

This upgrade is designed to enhance the travel experience, providing a more comfortable and welcoming space where visitors can relax, enjoy a meal, or simply unwind before their journey. Whether grabbing a quick coffee or a bite to eat, the new seating area offers the perfect spot to sit back and recharge.

Starting October 13, 2024, fees for various tenant services at the Yellowknife Airport (YZF) will increase.

This includes services such as maintenance, first aid and extinguisher training and airside driver operator permit testing. The changes will also apply to fines for lost keys and passes, as well as float plane escort and docking services. In most cases, tenants have the option to either use YZF services or contract them out.

Key principles behind the fee updates are as follows: