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Graham Lake (Yellow Dog Lodge) Water Aerodrome

Coordinates: 62°53′26″N 113°52′04″W / 62.89056°N 113.86778°W / 62.89056; -113.86778
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Graham Lake (Yellow Dog Lodge) Water Aerodrome
Summary
Airport typePrivate
OperatorYellow Dog Lodge, Inc.
ServesYellowknife
LocationGraham Lake
Time zoneMST (UTC−07:00)
 • Summer (DST)MDT (UTC−06:00)
Elevation AMSL725 ft / 221 m
Coordinates62°53′26″N 113°52′04″W / 62.89056°N 113.86778°W / 62.89056; -113.86778
Websiteyellowdoglodge.ca
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CYD2 is located in Northwest Territories
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Location in the Northwest Territories
CYD2 is located in Canada
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CYD2 (Canada)
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Runways
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Graham Lake (Yellow Dog Lodge) Water Aerodrome (TC LID: CYD2) is located on Graham Lake, near the Yellow Dog Lodge, approximately 55 km (34 mi) north northeast of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. Permanent structures on the lease include, 2656 sq ft main lodge, 3 cabins and a combination workshop - storage building. No aviation fuel or oil is kept on site. There are 3 docks. The main dock and marina is on Graham Lake and the other 2 docks are on Duncan Lake. Both Lakes are 160 metres apart and are connected by a small stream. The water aerodrome marina can accommodate light aircraft on floats or skis. No landing strip is located on site.

Yellow Dog Lodge is a commercial sport fishing camp operating between June and October, February to April. Satellite internet communications and Food service is available during the operating seasons.

The nearest commercial airport is Yellowknife, Canada: YZF, located 35 statute miles south, south west of Graham Lake. Fuel may be purchased at Yellowknife.

References

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  1. ^ Nav Canada's Water Aerodrome Supplement. Effective 0901Z 26 March 2020 to 0901Z 22 April 2021.