Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY): Codes, Runways & Location
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (IATA: YXY · ICAO: CYXY) is a medium-sized airport serving Whitehorse, Canada. It lies at 60.7085° N, 135.0657° W, 2317 ft (706 m) above sea level.
Overview of Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Whitehorse in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YXY and the ICAO code CYXY. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2895 m (9497 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2317 ft (706 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Haines Junction Airport (YHT) about 135 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 ≈ 2,895 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
Where is Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport located?
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is located in Whitehorse, Canada. Its coordinates are 60.7085° N, 135.0657° W.
What is the airport code for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport has an IATA code of YXY and an ICAO code of CYXY.
How long is the runway at Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport's longest runway is about 2895 m (9497 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport have?
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport a major airport?
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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