Private charter between Fort Good Hope and Norman Wells starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Fort Good Hope (YGH) to Norman Wells (YVQ) and Norman Wells to Fort Good Hope — timed and priced alike.
Fort Good Hope and Norman Wells lie approximately 136 km apart (85 mi / 73 nm) on a direct routing.
From C$11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Fort Good Hope–Norman Wells spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 40 min | 36 min – 44 min | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 40 min | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 39 min | C$12,000 – C$16,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Fort Good Hope and Norman Wells? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Fort Good Hope, Canada: Fort Good Hope Airport.
Norman Wells, Canada: Norman Wells Airport.
| Fort Good Hope Airport | Norman Wells Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYGH / YGH | CYVQ / YVQ |
| Longest hard runway | — | 5,998 ft |
| Surface | GVL | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 268 ft | 238 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,498 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,630 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,998 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,530 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,798 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,010 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,098 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,240 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,998 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,730 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,498 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,810 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,798 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,310 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,498 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,530 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,720 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,480 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,798 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,730 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 422 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,430 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,068 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,756 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,098 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,230 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,306 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,050 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 558 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,230 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 698 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,630 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,208 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,230 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2 ft short |
14,260 km 14,090 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 198 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,942 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2 ft short |
12,960 km 12,790 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,198 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,775 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Norman Wells Seaplane Base
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Travel Fort Good Hope–Norman Wells with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Demand on Fort Good Hope–Norman Wells comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 40 min gate to gate over 136 km (85 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Fort Good Hope–Norman Wells departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Fort Good Hope–Norman Wells charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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