CYXY · YXY
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
Whitehorse, YukonElevation 2,317 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
01/19
RWY 019°T
RWY 19189°T
13L/31R
RWY 13L134°T
RWY 31R314°T
Traffic patternRight
13R/31L
RWY 13R134°T
Displaced threshold851 ft
Approach lightsODALS
REILYes
RWY 31L314°T
Displaced threshold1,401 ft
Approach lightsSSALR
REILYes
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is in Whitehorse, Yukon. Field elevation 2,317 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 / IATACYXY / YXY
Center (ARTCC)EDMONTON
Flight service (AFSS)WHITEHORSE
RegionYukon
CountryCanada
Coordinates60.7085, -135.0657
Distance from city0 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES
Communications
125.25
Automatic Terminal Information System
ATIS
121.9
Whitehorse Ground, 15-05Z
GND
118.3
Whitehorse Radio, 05-15Z, 5nm below 5400ASL
MF
132.1
Edmonton Control
PAL
123.275
Whitehorse Radio (FISE), (E)
RCO
118.3
Whitehorse Tower, (E), 15-05Z
TWR
236.6
Whitehorse Tower, (E), 15-05Z
TWR
118.3
VHF Direction Findinf
VDF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RY 1/19 NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
›TWY G UNCONTROLLED.
›PPR FOR FIXED WING ACFT TKOF &LDG OF MOVEMENT AREAS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CYXY have a METAR?
Yes. CYXY is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does CYXY have a TAF?
When CYXY 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 CYXY?
CYXY sits at 2,317 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CYXY?
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.