CYQH · YQH

Watson Lake Airport

Watson Lake, YukonElevation 2,255 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 5,504 ft

08/26
Dimensions
5,500 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 088°T
RWY 26265°T

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Watson Lake Airport is in Watson Lake, Yukon. Field elevation 2,255 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACYQH / YQH
Center (ARTCC)EDMONTON
Flight service (AFSS)WHITEHORSE
RegionYukon
CountryCanada
Coordinates60.1168, -128.8220
Distance from city5 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.1
MANDATORY FREQ
ATF
126.7
WHITEHORSE RDO
RCO
122.1
ARPT RDO
RDO

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CYQH have a METAR?
Yes. CYQH is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does CYQH have a TAF?
When CYQH issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CYQH?
CYQH sits at 2,255 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CYQH?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.