Fort Simpson Airport is located east southeast of
Fort Simpson
Fort Simpson (Slavey language: ''Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́'' "place where rivers come together") is a village, the only one in the entire territory, in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. The community is located on an ...
,
Northwest Territories,
Canada
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Airlines and destinations
Accidents and incidents
*On 26 June 1994,
Douglas C-47A
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C-FROD of
Buffalo Airways crashed on approach due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft was on a cargo flight from
Trout Lake Airport.
There were two crews on board at that time. There were no fatalities but the aircraft was written off.
See also
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List of airports in the Fort Simpson area
The following active airports serve the area around Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada:
See also
*List of airports in the Northwest Territories
References
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External links
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Certified airports in the Dehcho Region