Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
Whitehorse · CanadaICAO CYXY
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) is an airport serving Whitehorse, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 60° 42' 34.6" N, 135° 4' 1.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,317 feet (706 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Vancouver (GMT-7).
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Airlines Operating at YXY
2 active airlines serving Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International 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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagway Airport | SGY | Skagway | United States | 140 km |
| Haines Airport | HNS | Haines | United States | 165 km |
| Juneau International Airport | JNU | Juneau | United States | 264 km |
| Gustavus Airport | GST | Gustavus | United States | 257 km |
| Hoonah Airport | HNH | Hoonah | United States | 292 km |
| Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport | SIT | Sitka | United States | 408 km |
| Yakutat Airport | YAK | Yakutat | United States | 289 km |
| Petersburg James A Johnson Airport | PSG | Petersburg | United States | 452 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 60° 42' 34.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 135° 4' 1.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 60.709599
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -135.067001
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Vancouver
- UTC Offset
- GMT-7
- Current Local Time
- 01:04 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,317 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 706 m
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