Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY): Codes, Runways & Location
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (IATA: YHY · ICAO: CYHY) is a medium-sized airport serving Hay River, Canada. It lies at 60.8397° N, 115.7830° W, 541 ft (165 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Hay River in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YHY and the ICAO code CYHY. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: com, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 541 ft (165 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Fort Resolution Airport (YFR) about 119 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,829 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport
Where is Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport located?
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport is located in Hay River, Canada. Its coordinates are 60.8397° N, 115.7830° W.
What is the airport code for Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport?
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport has an IATA code of YHY and an ICAO code of CYHY.
How long is the runway at Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport?
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport's longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport have?
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with com, asphalt surfacing.
Is Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport a major airport?
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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