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Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY)
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is an international airport serving Whitehorse (Yukon), Canada. Its IATA code is YXY and its ICAO code is CYXY. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,895 m long.
- IATAYXY
- ICAOCYXY
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- YXY
- ICAO code
- CYXY
- City
- Whitehorse
- Region / province
- Yukon
- Country / territory
- Canada
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 60.7085° N, 135.0657° W
- Elevation
- 706 m (2,317 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Whitehorse (UTC-07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,895 m (9,497 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 14R/32L | 2,895 m9,497 ft | Asphalt |
| 14L/32R | 2,011 m6,597 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,820 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,410 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,416 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ATIS | 125.250 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| MF | 118.300 MHz |
| PAL | 132.100 MHz |
| RCO | 123.275 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 236.600 MHz |
| VDF | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Whitehorse through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Canada
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George (International) Airport | YXS | 1,060 km |
| Yellowknife International Airport | YZF | 1,104 km |
| Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | YQQ | 1,379 km |
| Fort McMurray International Airport | YMM | 1,441 km |
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 1,483 km |
| Abbotsford International Airport | YXX | 1,527 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?
The IATA code of Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is YXY and its ICAO code is CYXY. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport located?
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, at coordinates 60.7085° N, 135.0657° W and an elevation of 706 m (2,317 ft).
How far is Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,416 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,410 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,820 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?
The longest runway at Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is 2,895 m (9,497 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.