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Airports/Canada/Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
CYXYYXY · DOMESTIC AIRPORT

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport

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CA-YT, Canada60.70853, -135.06571
Before you flyPPR requires direct confirmationConfirm directly before planning
Operator-published LDA— mDeclared distance not confirmed
Stored runway14R/32L2,895 × 45.7 m
Published weekday hoursConfirm directlyLocal time · exceptions below
Published information with sources. Confirm current AIP, NOTAMs and arrangements before flying.View sources
01 / PLAN YOUR VISIT

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Planning aid only; aircraft suitability is not assessed.
CONFIRM BEFORE COMMITTING

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PUBLISHED WINDOW

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America/Whitehorse
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Calculated daylightNot confirmed–Not confirmed
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Airport-published hours
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AIRPORT RECORD

The airfield at a glance.

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Runways and helicopter landing areas
Landing areaDimensionsSurfaceStatus / limits
14R/32L2,894.7 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
14L/32R2,010.8 m × 30.5 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
02/20548 m × 22.9 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
Services and planning constraints · availability is not a reservation
Airport statusOPERATIONAL
Stored service hoursNot confirmed
Fuel gradesNot confirmed
FBOs / handlingProvider not confirmed
MaintenanceProvider not confirmed
PPR / noticeNotice period not confirmed
Aircraft weight / wingspanNot confirmed / Not confirmed
Customs / immigrationCustoms not confirmed · Immigration not confirmed — confirm notice and service hours.
Can my aircraft land here? →
02 / RUNWAY & RADIOS

Runway distances, side by side.

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Airport-published declared distances · metres · verify current AIP
RunwayLDALandingTORATake-off runTODATake-off distanceASDAAccelerate-stopEvidence
Operator-declared distances not confirmed. Stored runways and landing areas are listed in the airport record.

Declared distances are not available in the published layer.

Not current AIP data. Verify declared distances against the current national AIP and NOTAMs before operational use.

Airport-published runway page
03 / ON THE GROUND

Plan the turnaround.

Published services are availability claims, not reservations.

AIRCRAFT

Arrange your uplift

Fuel availability is not captured.

Published fuel information
CREW

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Crew facilities are not captured.

Published crew facilities
HANDLING

Coordinate every service

Services not captured. Confirm availability and price.

Airport-published source

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PASSENGERS / ARRIVAL & ONWARD TRAVEL

From your front door to the aircraft.

Practical arrangements for you, your driver and your flight provider.

Published passenger information · confirm arrangements for your trip
Your questionWhat is publishedWhat to arrange
Where should my driver go?Arrival postcode not confirmedUse the arrival postcode, not the postal address. Confirm your meeting point.
How long is the onward journey?Journey estimates unavailableAirport estimates, not live travel times. Allow for traffic and transfer arrangements.
Taxi or private-hire pickup?Pickup arrangements not confirmedAgree a pickup time and meeting point with your driver.
Can my car reach the aircraft?Aircraft-side vehicle access not confirmedArrange access in advance; do not assume unrestricted airside entry.
Where can I park my car?Passenger parking price not confirmedConfirm access and duration. This is not aircraft parking.
Arriving from abroad?Border-clearance facilities not confirmedAsk your operator about documents, eligibility and notice; no clearance time is established here.
What is available before departure?Passenger facilities not confirmedAsk your flight provider when to arrive and which lounge to use.
Travelling with a pet?Pet arrangements not confirmedConfirm directly before booking.
Staying overnight?Partner hotel not confirmedBook separately; room availability and transfer arrangements are not established.
Need step-free access or assistance?Detailed accessibility information not confirmedTell your flight provider about mobility, boarding and assistance needs before booking.
04 / YOUR CHECKLIST

Turn unknowns into useful questions.

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Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport, CA — DOMESTIC AIRPORT
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Full airport record

CYXY · YXY

Overview

Geography
ARP coordinates
60.7085, -135.0657
Elevation
2317 ft (706.22 m)
Timezone
America/Whitehorse
Operations
Customs
—
Immigration
—
24h operations
—
PPR required
—
Curfew
—
ARFF (ICAO)
—
Status
OPERATIONAL
Identifiers
  • ICAOCYXY
  • IATAYXY
  • GPS codeCYXY

Runways (3)

14R/32L2,895 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length2,895 m (9,497 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
14R
Heading158°T
Threshold elev.693.42 m
Threshold60.7217, -135.0770
Displaced threshold259.1 m
32L
Heading338°T
Threshold elev.702.56 m
Threshold60.6976, -135.0570
Displaced threshold426.7 m
14L/32R2,011 m × 31 m
Geometry
Length2,011 m (6,597 ft)
Width31 m
Runway ends
14L
Heading159°T
Threshold elev.694.03 m
Threshold60.7185, -135.0703
32R
Heading339°T
Threshold elev.695.25 m
Threshold60.7016, -135.0573
02/20548 m × 23 m
Geometry
Length548 m (1,798 ft)
Width23 m
Runway ends
02
Heading34°T
Threshold elev.694.03 m
Threshold60.7110, -135.0730
Displaced threshold102.1 m
20
Heading214°T
Threshold elev.693.12 m
Threshold60.7158, -135.0660

ATC frequencies

Tower
  • 118.300 MHzWhitehorse Tower, (E), 15-05Z
  • 236.600 MHzWhitehorse Tower, (E), 15-05Z
Ground
  • 121.900 MHzWhitehorse Ground, 15-05Z
ATIS
  • 125.250 MHzAutomatic Terminal Information System
About this airport
How many runways does Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport have?

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (ICAO CYXY) has 3 runways on record; the longest runway measures 2,895 m (9,497 ft).

What is the elevation of Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (ICAO CYXY) sits at an elevation of 706 m (2,317 ft) above mean sea level.

What are Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport's ICAO and IATA codes?

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport uses ICAO code CYXY and IATA code YXY.

What timezone does Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport operate on?

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (ICAO CYXY) operates on America/Whitehorse local time.

How many ATC frequencies are published for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (ICAO CYXY) has 4 published ATC frequencies, spread across 3 service types.

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