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 011800Z 36006KT 320V040 40SM FEW017 SCT047 SCT062 09/06 A2961 RMK SC2SC3SC2 CVCTV CLD EMBD SLP048 DENSITY ALT 2600FTWind 360° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 36
Current TAF
TAF CYXY 011740Z 0118/0218 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 BKN050 TEMPO 0118/0202 P6SM -SHRA BKN020 OVC050 BECMG 0119/0121 36008KT FM020200 33008KT P6SM SCT020 TEMPO 0202/0218 BKN020 BECMG 0215/0217 01005KT RMK NXT FCST BY 020000ZRead any CYXY METAR without second-guessing
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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.
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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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Training Availability
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