Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport
Hay River · CanadaICAO CYHY
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) is an airport serving Hay River, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 60° 50' 22.9" N, 115° 46' 58.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Edmonton (GMT-6).
Airport Details
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Airlines Operating at YHY
2 active airlines serving Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowknife Airport | YZF | Yellowknife | Canada | 194 km |
| High Level Airport | YOJ | High Level | Canada | 259 km |
| Whatì Airport | YLE | Whatì | Canada | 267 km |
| Fort Smith Airport | YSM | Fort Smith | Canada | 229 km |
| Rae Lakes Airport | YRA | Gamètì | Canada | 374 km |
| Wekweètì Airport | YFJ | Wekweeti | Canada | 384 km |
| Rainbow Lake Airport | YOP | Rainbow Lake | Canada | 332 km |
| Fort Chipewyan Airport | YPY | Fort Chipewyan | Canada | 349 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 60° 50' 22.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 115° 46' 58.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 60.839699
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -115.782997
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Edmonton
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 11:34 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 541 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 165 m
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