Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (CYXY), Yukon
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (CYXY) serves as the principal air gateway to Yukon, situated at 2,317 feet elevation in a region far from major metro centers. Its two paved runways, including a 9,497-foot main strip, support a mix of business aviation and other traffic passing through this northern hub, with customs clearance available on site under Airport of Entry status.
Runways
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 14R/32L, is 9,497 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport has Canada Border Services Agency clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport recorded 2,369 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June and July. Cross-border business aviation traffic at CYXY concentrates in the mid-summer months, peaking in June and July.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 275 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Climate
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport averages 0.4 days above 90°F in June, 30.6 freeze days in January and 1.7 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 68.9°F, and January the coldest, at 12.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Skystar at CYXY
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$2,400.00 catering order at CYXY.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CYXY and where is it located?
CYXY, also known as Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport, serves Whitehorse in Yukon, Canada. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,317 feet and operates as a public-use facility. Its primary runway, 14R/32L, spans 9,497 feet of paved surface, making it capable of handling a wide range of business aircraft. A secondary parallel runway, 14L/32R, adds 6,597 feet of paved length. The nearest comparable metro airport lies close to 597 nautical miles away, underscoring the airport's role as a regional hub in a remote part of the country.
Does Whitehorse Airport have customs clearance on site?
Yes, Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (CYXY) has customs available on site, classified as an Airport of Entry (AOE). This designation allows crews to clear Canadian customs directly at the field rather than diverting to another airport. Operators should still confirm current procedural requirements before arrival, as AOE status governs eligibility rather than guaranteed same-day processing. No nearest alternate customs airport is listed, since clearance is available at CYXY itself. This makes CYXY a practical entry point for cross-border flights into the Yukon.
How long is the main runway at CYXY?
The main runway at CYXY, designated 14R/32L, measures 9,497 feet in length and 150 feet in width, with an asphalt surface. This length places it among the longer paved runways in the region, suitable for larger business jets and airline-category aircraft. A second parallel runway, 14L/32R, offers 6,597 feet in length and 100 feet in width, also paved in asphalt. Together, the two runways give Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport flexibility for varying aircraft sizes and crosswind conditions. Both runways support the airport's role as a significant traffic point in Yukon.
What does cross-border traffic data show for CYXY?
According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (CYXY) recorded 9,000 total cross-border operations, with 2,369 attributed to business aviation. This figure reflects traffic seen by the FAA crossing into or out of the United States, not the airport's total activity. Business aviation operations vary by month, ranging from a low of 133 in January to a peak of 275 in July. The mid-summer months of June and July show the strongest activity levels. This pattern indicates a clear seasonal concentration in cross-border business flights at CYXY.
What are winter conditions like at Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?
Winter conditions at Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport are cold and snow-prone, based on climate normals for the area. January sees an average high of just 12.0°F, with roughly 30.6 days per month falling below freezing. Snow accumulation of one inch or more occurs on about 1.7 days in January and remains a factor from October through March. Summer temperatures rise substantially, with July averaging a high near 68.9°F and virtually no days below freezing. These figures are estimates from the source climate agency, not confirmed measurements from Skystar.