Watson Lake Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Watson Lake, Canada. Its IATA code is YQH and its ICAO code is CYQH. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,255 ft (687 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 5,504 ft (1,678 m) long. Local time follows the America/Whitehorse time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YQH
- ICAO code
- CYQH
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,255 ft (687 m)
- Coordinates
- 60.1168, -128.8220
- Time zone
- America/Whitehorse
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,504 ft · 1,678 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Watson Lake Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YDL Dease Lake Airport | Dease Lake, Canada | 201 km · 125 mi |
| YXY Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport | Whitehorse, Canada | 349 km · 217 mi |
| SGY Skagway Airport | Skagway, United States | 370 km · 230 mi |
| YYE Fort Nelson Airport | Fort Nelson, Canada | 379 km · 235 mi |
| JNU Juneau International Airport | Juneau, United States | 381 km · 237 mi |
| HNS Haines Airport | Haines, United States | 388 km · 241 mi |
| GST Gustavus Airport | Gustavus, United States | 434 km · 270 mi |
| HNH Hoonah Airport | Hoonah, United States | 438 km · 272 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YQH. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,007 | 1,869 | 1,624 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,294 | 2,668 | 2,319 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,341 | 2,698 | 2,344 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,099 | 3,169 | 2,753 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,714 | 4,172 | 3,625 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,777 | 4,211 | 3,659 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,116 | 4,422 | 3,842 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,183 | 4,464 | 3,879 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,388 | 4,591 | 3,989 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,556 | 5,316 | 4,620 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,875 | 6,136 | 5,332 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,515 | 6,534 | 5,678 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,820 | 7,344 | 6,382 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,842 | 7,358 | 6,394 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,716 | 7,901 | 6,866 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,851 | 9,849 | 8,559 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | MANDATORY FREQ | 122.100 |
| RCO | WHITEHORSE RDO | 126.700 |
| RDO | ARPT RDO | 122.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Watson Lake Airport?
The IATA code of Watson Lake Airport is YQH and its ICAO code is CYQH.
Where is Watson Lake Airport located?
Watson Lake Airport is in Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada, at 60.1168, -128.8220.
What time zone is Watson Lake Airport in?
Watson Lake Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Whitehorse. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Watson Lake Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 5,504 ft (1,678 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Watson Lake Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Dease Lake Airport (YDL), about 201 km (125 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.