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Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) Guide

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport serves Whitehorse, Canada. It supports scheduled passenger service. IATA code YXY. ICAO code CYXY.

IATA YXY ICAO CYXY Whitehorse, Canada
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Quick Facts

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IATA
YXY
ICAO
CYXY
City
Whitehorse
Country
Canada
Airport type
medium airport
Scheduled service
Yes
Coordinates
60.7096, -135.0670
Elevation
2,317 ft

Live flights to and from YXY

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Weather at Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport

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5.6°C

Partly cloudy

Updated 2026-06-02 04:45:00
Feels like
2.3°C
Wind
4.9 kph
Visibility
68.8 km
Humidity
54%

Map / Location

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Restaurants near Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport

Closest places to eat around the airport, by distance.

Tan Mahal Indian Cuisine

91622 Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3E4 Canada

5.0/5
1.0 km away 1 reviews
Klondike Rib & Salmon

Klondike Rib & Salmon

2116 Second Ave, Whitehorse, Yukon Canada

4.6/5
1.0 km away 890 reviews
Airport Chalet

Airport Chalet

91634 Alaska Hwy Y1A 3E4

3.9/5
1.0 km away 92 reviews
The Kind Cafe

The Kind Cafe

305 Hawkins St Y1A 1X5

4.9/5
1.0 km away 55 reviews

The Cozy Cafe & Bakery

480 North Klondike Highway, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 7A2 Canada

5.0/5
1.1 km away 1 reviews
506 All Day Grill

506 All Day Grill

506 Main St Y1A 2B9

4.0/5
1.1 km away 169 reviews
Gold Pan Saloon

Gold Pan Saloon

411 Main St Y1A 2B6

3.8/5
1.1 km away 183 reviews
Garlic A GoGo Mediterranean ToGo

Garlic A GoGo Mediterranean ToGo

Street Food Y1A 3B3

4.4/5
1.1 km away 29 reviews

Hotels near Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport

Closest places to stay around the airport, by distance.

Beez Kneez Bakpakers

Beez Kneez Bakpakers

408 Hoge St, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1W2 Canada

4.5/5
0.9 km away 114 reviews

Hawkins Sweets

410 Hawkins St, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1X8 Canada

0.9 km away
Skky Hotel

Skky Hotel

91622 Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3E4 Canada

4.0/5
1.0 km away 621 reviews

Hyatt Place Whitehorse

511 Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2B8 Canada

1.0 km away

Inn On The Lake

Lot 76 McClintock Place Marsh Lake, Tagish, Yukon Y1A 7A1 Canada

1.0 km away
Coast High Country Inn

Coast High Country Inn

4051 4th Ave, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1H1 Canada

1.0 km away
Best Western Gold Rush Inn

Best Western Gold Rush Inn

411 Main St, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2B6 Canada

4.0/5
1.1 km away 910 reviews
Casey's Bed & Breakfast

Casey's Bed & Breakfast

608 Wood St Downtown, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2G3 Canada

4.0/5
1.2 km away 29 reviews

How to get from Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport

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01 Taxi
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02 Car rental
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03 Public transport
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04 Airport transfer
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05 Distance to city center
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Parking at Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport

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Runways & Technical Info

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Runways

14R / 32L
9,497 ft · 150 ft wide · ASP
Lighted Open
14L / 32R
6,597 ft · 100 ft wide · ASP
Not lighted Open
02 / 20
1,239 ft · 75 ft wide · ASP
Not lighted Closed

Frequencies

ATIS
Automatic Terminal Information System

125.250 MHz

GND
Whitehorse Ground, 15-05Z

121.900 MHz

MF
Whitehorse Radio, 05-15Z, 5nm below 5400ASL

118.300 MHz

PAL
Edmonton Control

132.100 MHz

RCO
Whitehorse Radio (FISE), (E)

123.275 MHz

TWR
Whitehorse Tower, (E), 15-05Z

118.300 MHz

TWR
Whitehorse Tower, (E), 15-05Z

236.600 MHz

VDF
VHF Direction Findinf

118.300 MHz

Traveler Comments about Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport

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Recent review excerpts

Sphere King

2026-06-01

3/5

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Dean Fischer

2026-05-29 · EN

1/5

Gate 4 - no food after security. Vending machines poorly stocked and do not accept credit card.

Alex Currie

2026-05-24

3/5

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hudson lucier

2026-05-21

2/5

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V I

2026-05-19

4/5

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Sheila Tompkins

2026-05-18 · EN

5/5

great airport, fast and efficient

Michael Marks

2026-05-15 · EN

5/5

Beautiful place to visit and explore.

Gary Adams

2026-05-15

5/5

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FAQ

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

The IATA code for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is YXY.

Where is Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport located?

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

Can I view airport photos before my trip?

Yes. The photo gallery on this page uses traveler-submitted airport imagery when it is available in the review dataset.

Can I open Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport in Google Maps?

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How can I check arrivals and departures?

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

The ICAO code for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is CYXY.