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CYXY
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport · Whitehorse
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,317 ft / 706 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (Whitehorse Tower, (E), 15-05Z)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14R/32L · 9,497 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED14L/32R · 6,597 ft · AsphaltUNLIT02/20 · 1,798 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (CYXY), located in Whitehorse, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 2,317 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYXY / YXY
Municipality
Whitehorse
Country
Region
CA-YT — Yukon
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,317 ft
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 14R / 32L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,497 ft / 2,895 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 158° / 338°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 158° / 338°
RWY 14R (158°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32L (338°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 14L / 32R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,597 ft / 2,011 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 159° / 339°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 159° / 339°
RWY 14L (159°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32R (339°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,798 ft / 548 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 34° / 214°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 34° / 214°
RWY 02 (34°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (214°)
No ILS / Visual Only
ATIS Automatic Terminal Information System
125.25 MHz
GND Whitehorse Ground, 15-05Z
121.90 MHz
MF Whitehorse Radio, 05-15Z, 5nm below 5400ASL
118.30 MHz
PAL Edmonton Control
132.10 MHz
RCO Whitehorse Radio (FISE), (E)
123.28 MHz
TWR Whitehorse Tower, (E), 15-05Z
118.30 MHz
TWR Whitehorse Tower, (E), 15-05Z
236.60 MHz
VDF VHF Direction Findinf
118.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026