Airport code

YXY Airport Code, Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport

YXY is the IATA code for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport, a regional airport serving Whitehorse, Canada. Airlines and booking systems use YXY, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code CYXY. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 60.71° N, 135.07° W.

City
Whitehorse
Country
Continent
North America
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
60.70853, -135.06571
Elevation
2,317 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Whitehorse airport code?

The airport code for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is YXY. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code CYXY, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1379 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code CYXY begins with C, the prefix ICAO assigns to Canada.

Where is YXY?

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport serves Whitehorse, Canada. The runways sit at 2317 ft (706 m) elevation.

Runways at YXY

It has 2 runways. The longest is 9,497 ft (2.89 km), designated 14R/32L.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Whitehorse?

The IATA airport code for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport in Whitehorse is YXY. Its ICAO code is CYXY.

What is the 3-letter code for Whitehorse?

The 3-letter IATA code for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport in Whitehorse is YXY.

What airport is YXY?

YXY is Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport, located in Whitehorse, Canada.

What country is YXY in?

YXY (Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport) is in Canada.

Where is YXY airport located?

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) is in Whitehorse, Canada, at coordinates 60.70853, -135.06571.

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

The ICAO code for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is CYXY. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code YXY.

What is the difference between YXY and CYXY?

YXY is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. CYXY is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport.

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