Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (CYXY)

Whitehorse, Canada · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

CYXY

IATA

YXY

City

Whitehorse

Country

Canada

Region

North America

Elevation

2,317 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

60.7096, -135.0674

Overview

Yukon capital airport with mountain flying and northern operations training in remote wilderness.

Current Weather at CYXY

Pilots flying into or out of Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR CYXY 181000Z 14008KT 15SM BKN051 14/04 A2987 RMK SC7 SLP123 DENSITY ALT 2800FT

Wind 140° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 14

Current TAF

TAF CYXY 180540Z 1806/1906 16010G20KT P6SM BKN100 FM180900 16010KT P6SM SCT100 BECMG 1813/1815 VRB03KT FM181800 36005KT P6SM SCT070 FM190300 30006KT P6SM SKC RMK NXT FCST BY 181200Z

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for CYXY. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for CYXY. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Whitehorse. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYXY include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Flight Training Available

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