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Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International AirportYXY · CYXY

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Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY)

Whitehorse, CA · Regional Airport · IATA: YXY · ICAO: CYXY · 706 m ü. NN

CityWhitehorse

Lat60.7096

Lng-135.0670

TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles

TypeRegional Airport

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About This Airport

Renamed in 2008 for long-serving Yukon MP Erik Nielsen, Whitehorse's international airport (YXY) has grown into the freight backbone of Canada's northwest. Owned and operated by the Government of Yukon, it keeps remote northern communities supplied and feeds time-sensitive equipment to mining projects across the territory. Air North, based at the airport, handles cargo ranging from fresh produce to fragile components from a dedicated office on Condor Road, while Buffalo Airways adds pure freighters such as the L188 Electra (up to roughly 15 tonnes) and the DC-3 for outsized loads. Federal funding has upgraded cargo-handling infrastructure to speed perishables and mining supplies through the airport. With the Yukon's road network thin and winter-bound, air freight here does work that trucks handle elsewhere. Customs brokerage for imports and exports is available on site, and the Alaska Highway provides the southbound road link. For forwarders, YXY is the most dependable gateway into Whitehorse and the northern territories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is YXY. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport located?▼

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is located in Whitehorse, CA.

What is the ICAO code of Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is CYXY. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?▼

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is at an elevation of 706 meters (2317 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

60.70960, -135.06700

706 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 9 June 2026

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