Norman Wells has a 1800 meter asphalt airstrip, with daily scheduled flights from Edmonton, Yellowknife and Inuvik. Norman Wells is also the hub for regional airline flights to other local communities.
The Mackenzie River serves as the major barge route for freight during the summer, and in the winter the Mackenzie ice highway provides a road connection to the NWT’s year-round highway system.
North-Wright Airways is based out of Norman Wells, but they have offices in both Yellowknife and Inuvik.
Canadian North operates a versatile fleet of aircraft for regularly scheduled passenger and air cargo services.