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 030900Z 24005KT 40SM FEW240 10/M04 A2995 RMK CI1 CI TR SLP154Wind 240° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 24
Current TAF
TAF CYXY 030540Z 0306/0406 22006KT P6SM SKC FM040000 22008KT P6SM SCT100 TEMPO 0400/0406 BKN100 RMK NXT FCST BY 031200ZDecode METAR for CYXY
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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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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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