NWTFA will be presenting Wildlife Awareness training on May 9, 2026.  As northern pilots, many of our members enjoy time in the wilderness.  Wildlife encounters are inevitable so the knowledge necessary to stay safe is essential.  Participants will benefit from learning more about wildlife activity, animal behavior, practical strategies to reduce the risk of dangerous encounters, safe response procedures, and deterrent options.

This training will be delivered by Arctic Response Canada at its facility in Yellowknife.  Advance online registration is required.  Registration is $25 for current NWTFA members and $65 for non-members.  The cost of this training is subsidized by NWTFA through fundraising initiatives such as Unsmoke Canada remote site clean-ups.

Registration is now open for the Yellowknife Bush Pilot Fly-In scheduled for July 18 and 19, 2025!  
The Northwest Territories Flying Association (NWTFA) and Ahmic Air are excited to invite aviators to Yellowknife for a unique fly-in experience showcasing northern hospitality and adventure.  This new event will include a Friday evening mixer, fly-out luncheon at Plummers Great Slave lake Lodge, Buffalo Airways hangar/museum tour, and Saturday evening dockside barbeque dinner.

​Due to aircraft parking, catering and other limitations, advance online registration is mandatory.  Registrations will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis and will close once capacity has been reached.

​NWTFA will host its 2025 Rust Remover on May 17, 2025 in Yellowknife, NT.  This event serves as a refresher on topics relevant to training for private and recreational pilots.  The agenda will be approved by Transport Canada as satisfying the 2-year recurrent training requirement for private pilots.

Topics to be covered in the presentations this year will include waterway collision avoidance, cold water immersion survival, emergency kits, Foreflight, online utilities and apps for pilots, and an annual update from NAV CANADA on operations in the YZF control zone.

Advance online registration is required.  This event is free for NWTFA members and $40 for non-members.  Coffee/muffins and lunch will be provided.

​The Northwest Territories Flying Association (NWTFA) and Ahmic Air are excited to invite aviators to the 2025 Yellowknife Bush Pilot Fly-In on July 18 and 19, 2025.

The Yellowknife Bush Pilot Fly-In delivers a unique fly-in experience showcasing northern hospitality and adventure.  This new event offers visiting pilots, crew and passengers an environment in which to connect while enjoying magnificent flying, fine cuisine, and friendship under the midnight sun. 

Planning is now underway with anticipated activities including an evening mixer, fly-out picnic to a local lake, Buffalo Airways hangar tour, and dockside barbeque dinner. 

Online registration for pilots and crew will be activated in early April 2025.  In the meantime, to assist with our planning, we ask that pilots contact us by email to advise of their intention to participate, indicating the type and landing configuration of their aircraft and the number of people expected to attend.
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​By NOTAM issued on January 16, 2025 with permanent effect, the aviation community has been advised that 100LL avgas is not available in Yellowknife.  This statement is misleading as fuel can be obtained by prior arrangement with local suppliers other than the FBO.  NWTFA continues to lobby for the resumption of fuel services for general aviation aircraft and to seek funding for the acquisition of a fuel truck to facilitate such resumption.  For more information and updates, visit our advocacy page respecting the availability of avgas at YZF.

By popular demand, and after a lengthy hiatus due to pandemic restrictions and wildfire evacuation, NWTFA is excited to resurrect its annual chili cook-off!  Members and guests are invited to compete for the coveted chili cup with their secret recipe for homemade chili or just contribute to potluck side dishes and vote for their favorite chili.

This year's chili cook-off will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 starting at 5:00 pm.  RSVP by November 15, 2024.

Dreaming of learning to fly?   Aspiring pilots are invited to join the Northwest Territories Flying Association on June 8, 2024 for a  "Discover General Aviation" event to familiarize aspiring pilots with the training and processes involved in becoming a recreational or private pilot and acquiring and owning a private aircraft.   After the event, participants can enjoy an introductory flight with an NWTFA pilot.  Participants also receive 12 months of free online ground school, a 90-day free trial of a flight simulator for mobile devices,  and  extensive resource materials.

​Registration is $40 and includes 2024 membership in NWTFA.  Coffee/muffins will be provided.  Participants must be at least 19 years of age.  Advance online registration is required.

The 2024 Rust Remover will be held on May 25, 2024 at the Yellowknife Historical Museum at the former Giant Mine townsite in Yellowknife, NT.  The program will be sanctioned by Transport Canada as satisfying the 2-year recurrent training requirement for private pilots. 

The 2024 Rust Remover will include presentations from Transport Canada, NAV CANADA and other speakers.  Subjects to be discussed will include general aviation safety topics such as runway incursions, icing and float operations, airworthiness topics such as owner maintenance, pilot responsibilities, and ADS-B, operations in the YZF control zone, and best practices for purchase and sale of private aircraft. 

Registration is free for current NWTFA members and $40 for non-members.  Coffee/muffins and a lunch of gourmet sandwiches and mini-desserts will be provided.  Advance online registration is required.

NWTFA/COPA Flight 108 will be holding its 2023 Annual General Meeting and BBQ/Potluck on July 18, 2023 at Anderson Thomson Tower in Yellowknife, NT.  Members, family, guests and prospective members are welcome.  Please RSVP by Sunday, July 16, 2023 so  that we can purchase enough hamburgers!

The AGM will be conducted after the BBQ and will include a report from the board of directors, year-end financial statements, election of officers, and amendments to the constitution and bylaws.  The positions of President and Vice-President are due for election for 2-year and 1-year term respectively.  An additional 1 or 2 Directors-at-Large may be elected for 2-year terms if interested candidates are available.  For further information, please refer to the AGM Notice.

Dominique Prinet, author of "Flying to Extremes: Memories of a Northern Bush Pilot", will present a slideshow depicting his adventures as a bush pilot in the Northwest Territories during the late 1960's and early 1970's.  The free event is open to the public and is presented by the Northwest Territories Flying Association and the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre.

Join us in the auditorium at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm for this entertaining presentation.  The slideshow will include tales of memorable flights to northern communities and unforgettable aviation experiences.  Copies of Dominique's book will be available for purchase and autograph.

The Midnight Sun Fly In is excited to present its evening events!  Friday evening will feature a Fish Fry with live music by Andrea Bettger and Saturday night will feature of Steak BBQ with entertainment by Tres Hombres.

Tickets are $70 per person and are now available online.  Click the graphics opposite or scan the QR codes to purchase tickets.

The Northwest Territories offers endless bush-flying opportunities with innumerable remote destinations accessible on floats, tundra tires or skis.  Summer months boast 20 hours of sunlight giving plenty of VFR flying time for exploration.

The Northwest Territories Flying Association has recently acquired a new floatplane dock dedicated for use by visiting aircraft.  The visitor dock is located near the Ahmic Air floatbase in Yellowknife, NT.  Reservations are managed online through the NWTFA website and 100LL avgas is available on site from Ahmic Air.  The visitor dock is made possible through the support of Ahmic Air and with funding from the Government of the Northwest Territories Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency.

For more information on exploring the Northwest Territories by air, browse the "Visiting NWT" and "Places to Fly" pages of our website.  To reserve the visitor floatplane dock for your trip, visit the "Visitor Floatplane Dock at CEN9" page on our website.