Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Hay River, Canada. Its IATA code is YHY and its ICAO code is CYHY. The airport lies at an elevation of 541 ft (165 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long. Local time follows the America/Edmonton time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YHY
- ICAO code
- CYHY
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 541 ft (165 m)
- Coordinates
- 60.8397, -115.7830
- Time zone
- America/Edmonton
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,001 ft · 1,220 m | 150 ft · 46 m | COM | Yes |
| 14/32 | 6,000 ft · 1,829 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YZF Yellowknife International Airport | Yellowknife, Canada | 194 km · 121 mi |
| YSM Fort Smith Airport | Fort Smith, Canada | 229 km · 142 mi |
| YOJ High Level Airport | High Level, Canada | 259 km · 161 mi |
| YLE Whatì Airport | Whatì, Canada | 266 km · 165 mi |
| YSG Lutselk'e Airport | Lutselk'e, Canada | 321 km · 199 mi |
| YPY Fort Chipewyan Airport | Fort Chipewyan, Canada | 348 km · 216 mi |
| YRA Rae Lakes Airport | Gamètì, Canada | 373 km · 232 mi |
| YFJ Wekweètì Airport | Wekweètì, Canada | 383 km · 238 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YHY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,997 | 1,862 | 1,618 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,612 | 2,245 | 1,951 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,768 | 2,341 | 2,035 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,788 | 2,975 | 2,585 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,272 | 3,897 | 3,387 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,617 | 4,112 | 3,573 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,726 | 4,179 | 3,632 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,324 | 4,551 | 3,954 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,834 | 4,868 | 4,230 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,214 | 5,104 | 4,435 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,006 | 6,218 | 5,403 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,409 | 6,468 | 5,620 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,221 | 6,972 | 6,059 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,311 | 7,650 | 6,648 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,410 | 8,333 | 7,241 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,303 | 9,509 | 8,263 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | YELLOWKNIFE RDO | 126.700 |
| CNTR | EDMONTON CNTR | 133.850 |
| UNIC | MANDATORY FREQ | 122.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport?
The IATA code of Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport is YHY and its ICAO code is CYHY.
Where is Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport located?
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport is in Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada, at 60.8397, -115.7830.
What time zone is Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport in?
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Edmonton. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Yellowknife International Airport (YZF), about 194 km (121 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.