Norman Wells Airport — Norman Wells, Canada

Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) serves the town of Norman Wells in the Northwest Territories, Canada, situated along the Mackenzie River in a region historically defined by oil production. Since the early 20th century, Norman Wells has been a center of petroleum extraction, and the airport plays a central role in transporting workers, equipment, and supplies to and from oil field operations in the area. YVQ also connects the community to Yellowknife and other Northwest Territories settlements lacking year-round road access. The airport's paved runway can accommodate mid-sized regional aircraft, and its operations are closely tied to the seasonal rhythms of the territory's energy industry and Arctic supply chains.