What are the operating hours of CYXY?

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.

What is the tower frequency at CYXY?

The tower frequency at Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is 118.3, 236.6 MHz.

What fuel is available at CYXY?

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does CYXY require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (Canada).

Where is CYXY located?

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (CYXY) is located in Whitehorse, Canada.

What is the IATA code for CYXY?

The IATA code for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is YXY.

How long is the runway at CYXY?

The main runway at Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (02/20) measures 548x23m.

Does CYXY have an ILS approach?

Yes, Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 14L/32R.

Is CYXY a port of entry?

Yes, Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (CYXY/YXY) — Whitehorse, Canada

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (CYXY/YXY) serves Whitehorse, Canada. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (02/20, 14L/32R). Field elevation is 2317 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

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Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: CYXY
Name: Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 60.709599
Longitude: -135.067001
Elevation: 2317 ft
Country: Canada
Municipality: Whitehorse
IATA Code: YXY
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Whitehorse
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 548x23m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14L/32R

Designation: 14L/32R
Dimensions: 2011x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14R/32L

Designation: 14R/32L
Dimensions: 2895x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.300, 236.600 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 118.300 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 132.100 MHz
ATIS: 125.250 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 867-667-8440
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Customs

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Phone: 888-226-7277
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: AOE 50. Hours: H24

Fees

Landing Fee: CAD 8.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: CAD 4.50 per 1,000 kg per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: CAD
Remarks: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport. Yukon territorial capital. Gateway to Klondike. Air North hub.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available during standard hours. Northern supply premium.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: CBSA port of entry. Customs available. Alaska Highway corridor flights.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 00:00
Curfew End: 00:00
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Extreme winter operations. Mountain terrain. De-icing mandatory Oct-May.

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Canada Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting

Private / GA Operations:

No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of CYXY?: Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at CYXY?: The tower frequency at Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is 118.3, 236.6 MHz.
What fuel is available at CYXY?: Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does CYXY require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (Canada).
Where is CYXY located?: Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (CYXY) is located in Whitehorse, Canada.
What is the IATA code for CYXY?: The IATA code for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is YXY.
How long is the runway at CYXY?: The main runway at Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (02/20) measures 548x23m.
Does CYXY have an ILS approach?: Yes, Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 14L/32R.
Is CYXY a port of entry?: Yes, Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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