Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Whitehorse, Canada. Its IATA code is YXY and its ICAO code is CYXY. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,317 ft (706 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 14R/32L, 9,497 ft (2,895 m) long. Local time follows the America/Whitehorse time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YXY
- ICAO code
- CYXY
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,317 ft (706 m)
- Coordinates
- 60.7085, -135.0657
- Time zone
- America/Whitehorse
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 6,597 ft · 2,011 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
| 14R/32L | 9,497 ft · 2,895 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SGY Skagway Airport | Skagway, United States | 139 km · 86 mi |
| HNS Haines Airport | Haines, United States | 165 km · 103 mi |
| GST Gustavus Airport | Gustavus, United States | 256 km · 159 mi |
| JNU Juneau International Airport | Juneau, United States | 263 km · 163 mi |
| YAK Yakutat Airport | Yakutat, United States | 287 km · 178 mi |
| HNH Hoonah Airport | Hoonah, United States | 291 km · 181 mi |
| YDL Dease Lake Airport | Dease Lake, Canada | 381 km · 237 mi |
| SIT Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport | Sitka, United States | 407 km · 253 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YXY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,209 | 1,994 | 1,733 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,639 | 2,883 | 2,505 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,686 | 2,912 | 2,530 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,386 | 3,346 | 2,908 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,368 | 3,957 | 3,438 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,903 | 4,289 | 3,727 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,078 | 4,398 | 3,822 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,237 | 4,497 | 3,908 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,279 | 4,523 | 3,930 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,580 | 5,331 | 4,633 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,669 | 6,008 | 5,221 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,410 | 6,469 | 5,621 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,492 | 7,141 | 6,205 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,189 | 7,574 | 6,582 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,446 | 7,734 | 6,720 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,968 | 9,922 | 8,622 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | Automatic Terminal Information System | 125.250 |
| GND | Whitehorse Ground, 15-05Z | 121.900 |
| MF | Whitehorse Radio, 05-15Z, 5nm below 5400ASL | 118.300 |
| PAL | Edmonton Control | 132.100 |
| RCO | Whitehorse Radio (FISE), (E) | 123.275 |
| TWR | Whitehorse Tower, (E), 15-05Z | 118.300 |
| TWR | Whitehorse Tower, (E), 15-05Z | 236.600 |
| VDF | VHF Direction Findinf | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?
The IATA code of Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is YXY and its ICAO code is CYXY.
Where is Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport located?
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, at 60.7085, -135.0657.
What time zone is Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport in?
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International 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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14R/32L, 9,497 ft (2,895 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Skagway Airport (SGY), about 139 km (86 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.