CYXY

VFR

WHITEHORSE/ERIK NIELSEN INTL

WHITEHORSE

Elev
2,317'
Longest RWY
9,500'13R/31L
Tower
1500-0500Z++
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR18:00Z
VFR sectional · CYXY
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
1500-0500Z++ local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
3,317'
MSL · field 2,317' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13R
H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF CYXY

Current METAR

Observed 18:00Z

CYXY 131800Z 16006KT 40SM FEW060 SCT100 10/M01 A2963 RMK SC1AC3 SC TR SLP054 DENSITY ALT 2600FT
Wind
160° @ 6 kt
Visibility
40 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,633 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
0 NM SE
ARTCC
ZEG · EDMONTON
NOTAM facility
CYXY

Airport manager

Flight service · Hours

FSS YXY
WHITEHORSE

Frequencies

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Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 6 kt
RWY 13R
109°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13R

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13R · 109° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,317 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13R/31LFavored109° / 289°9,500 ftASPH31L R
13L/31R109° / 289°4,018 ftASPH31R R
01/19344° / 164°1,798 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13RODALS
31LSSALR

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

No charts indexed for CYXY yet.

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Customs
Not available

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Runway 1/19 has no winter maintenance.Show FAA
  • Taxiway G is uncontrolled.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for fixed wing aircraft takeoff and landing on movement areas.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · CYXY

Answer card
ICAO
CYXY
Name
WHITEHORSE/ERIK NIELSEN INTL
Location
WHITEHORSE
Elevation
2,317 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,317 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 1500-0500Z++
Total runways
3
Longest runway
13R/31L · 9,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
25°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13R

Whitehorse/Erik Nielsen Intl sits in Whitehorse, Yukon. Field elevation is 2,317 ft MSL. The airport has three asphalt runways. The longest is 13R/31L at 9,500 ft. Tower service is published for 1500-0500Z++. No ILS approaches are published, so plan with that in mind if the weather is marginal.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits at 60.70944444, -135.06722222. Magnetic variation is 25°. That matters when you are lining up the published runway headings.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts, so verify current fuel and handling options with the airport operator or the field directly before arrival. Published remarks also note that runway 01/19 has no winter maintenance. Taxiway G is uncontrolled. Fixed wing takeoff and landing on movement areas require prior permission. That is worth sorting out before you taxi. For a first-time visit, expect a higher-elevation northern field with winter planning issues and no published ILS backup.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at CYXY?
Field elevation is 2,317 ft MSL. That is high enough to keep density altitude and performance in mind, especially on warm days.
What is the longest runway at Whitehorse/Erik Nielsen Intl?
The longest runway is 13R/31L at 9,500 ft asphalt. That gives good length for most operations, but you still need to account for elevation and weather.
Does CYXY have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published in the facts. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What are the tower hours at CYXY?
The tower is published as 1500-0500Z++. Outside those hours, verify current procedures with the airport operator or the field directly.
What is the pattern altitude at CYXY?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway at CYXY has no winter maintenance?
Runway 01/19 has no winter maintenance. Plan for surface condition and braking changes if you were thinking of using that strip in winter.
Are there any on-field FBOs at CYXY?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Do fixed wing aircraft need prior permission to use the movement areas at CYXY?
Yes. The published remarks say prior permission is required for fixed wing takeoff and landing on movement areas. Get that sorted before you taxi.

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