YELLOWKNIFE, NWT CANADA
During the ABoVE Airborne Campaign, we will have our own operations center at Adlair Aviation, a full service FBO at the Yellowknife Airport. The operations center is suitable for pre and post-flight tag ups of the instrument and flight teams, science team leaders, and campaign managers. Airfield Operations are available 24/7. This document is intended to provide an orientation to locations and services that may be of value to flight teams.
Local POC
Bruce Hanna Regional Science Coordinator Government of the Northwest Territories (867) 767-9232 Ext 53055 [email protected]
FBO-Adlair Aviation
Manager: Bryan Laserich 867-873-5161
Meeting Space /Operations Center-Reserved: May 22-25 June 20-30 July 9-17 August 7-17
Internet Password: Upon Arrival
Fuel Info-Det’on Cho
Manager: Rick Boyes (867)446-2224 Fuel Line (Hangar, Ground Handling, Fuel)-(867)669-2180 Hours: 0600-1800, 7 Days a Week; Available 24 hours a day with call out fee
Airport Operations (Airport Manager)
(867) 767-9091 ext. 31235 / After Hours : (867) 445-5518
Airport Fire
(867)873-2191
NAVCANADA Flight Planning
FIC Edmonton 1 (866) 541-4102 Weather
1 (866) WX-BRIEF
Lodging These are a couple recommendations that have helpful accommodations and are fairly close to the airport and other amenities.
Chateau Nova (URL) 4571 48 Street, Yellowknife, NT X1A 0E2 (844) 868-6682 ● Quarry Restaurant & Lounge ● 4.7km from airport ● Free Wifi ● Fitness Room ● Microwave and mini-fridge in all rooms ● Access to onsite laundry with two washers and dryers (at a cost)
Multiple Room Blocks have been reserved at Chateau Nova: Name: NASA Airborne Campaign Rate: $159 CAD Reservation: Call the hotel and give the Reservation Agent the Group Confirmation Number (indicated below based on dates), arrival & departure date, contact information, and credit card information.
Dates: May 22 - May 25 Confirmation #: 8563214 This room block will no longer be available after May 1, 2017
Dates: June 20 - June 30 Confirmation #: 8563214 This room block will no longer be available after May 30, 2017
Dates: July 9 - July 18 Confirmation #: 1782987 This room block will no longer be available after June 19, 2017
Dates: Aug 7 - Aug 17 Confirmation #: 9753665 This room block will no longer be available after July 17, 2017
The Explorer Hotel (URL) 4825 49th Ave, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R3, Canada (800) 661-0892 (867) 873-3531
● 5km from airport ● Restaurant on site ● Free Wifi ● Airport Shuttle
Days Inn & Suites (URL) 4401-50th Avenue, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, X1A 2N2 1-877-839-1236
● 5.5km from airport ● Suite rooms with kitchenettes available ● Restaurant onsite
Super 8 Yellowknife (URL) 308 Old Airport Rd, Yellowk nife, Northwest Territories X1A 3T3, Canada +1 800-536-1211 ● Free Breakfast ● Free Wifi ● Laundry facilities ● Walking distance to Tim Hortons ● Walking distance to Walmart ● 3.8km from airport
Dining
NWT Brewing Company (URL) 3905 Franklin Avenue Yellowknife NT X1A 2S6 867-873-BEER (2337) Bullocks' Bistro 3534 Weaver Dr Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (867) 873-3474 ● Fish & Chips Restaurant
Black Knight Pub 4910-49th Street Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (867) 920-4041
Wildcat Cafe 3904 Wiley Rd, Yellowknife,X1A 2L5 (867) 873-4004
Dancing Moose Cafe 3505 McDonald Drive, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2H2 (867) 445-5003
Medical/ Hospital
Stanton Territorial Hospital 550 Byrne Rd, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N1, Canada (867) 669-4111
Stanton Medical Clinic (in the Hospital) 550 Byrne Rd, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N1 (867) 669-4122
Yellowknife Primary Care Centre 4915 48 St, Yellowknife, NT X1A 1N2 (867) 920-7777
Transportation
Hertz Rent a Car Yellowknife Airport (867) 766-3838 [email protected]
Budget Car Rental(URL) Yellowknife Airport (867) 920-9209
City Cabs (867) 873-4444
Aurora Taxi (867) 873-5050 [email protected]
Recreation/Shopping
Walmart 313 Old Airport Rd Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T3, Canada
Canadian Tire (automotive/sporting/outdoor goods) 328 Old Airport Rd Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T3, Canada
Yellowknife Co-op 321 Old Airport Rd. Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T3 (867) 873-5770
Shipping
Yellowknife Base and Hangar 122 Archibald Street Yellowknife, N.W.T. X1A 2R3
PH: (867) 873-5161 Fax: (867) 873-8475 [email protected]
Weather