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YXY Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (IATA: YXY, ICAO:CYXY) is located in the city of Whitehorse, Canada. It is the primary international airport serving Whitehorse and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+1867-667-8440

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IATA Code

YXY

ICAO Code

CYXY

Name

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Canada (CA)

City

Whitehorse

Latitude

60.7095985

Longitude

-135.0670013

Phone Number

+1867-667-8440

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Airport Overview

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport（YXY）

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, at approximately 60.7095985°N and 135.0670013°W. It is an international airport within Canada’s National Airports System and is owned and operated by the Government of Yukon. For international freight forwarders, the airport functions primarily as a northern regional gateway rather than a large-scale cargo hub. Its logistics role is closely connected with Whitehorse, Yukon’s principal population and commercial centre, and with the region’s long distances, limited surface alternatives and weather-sensitive transport conditions. Air North is based in Whitehorse, while cargo itineraries may also require onward connection through another Canadian gateway. Our service team can assess the complete origin-to-destination routing, airline acceptance, customs requirements and final-mile delivery before booking.

Airport name	Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
Location	Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
IATA / ICAO	YXY / CYXY
Coordinates	60.7095985, -135.0670013
Airport profile	International regional airport; National Airports System member

Key Highlights

Air Freight Decision Points

Regional gateway: suitable for Yukon-bound shipments, but not normally evaluated as a high-volume international cargo hub.
Routing dependency: international freight may move via a Canadian gateway and then connect to Whitehorse; the actual routing depends on airline schedules, capacity and acceptance.
Remote-market planning: long distances and fewer transport alternatives make missed connections, winter weather and final-mile capacity important risk factors.
Local carrier relevance: Air North has its base in Whitehorse, but current cargo acceptance and service scope must be confirmed for each shipment.
Pre-booking required: oversized, dangerous, temperature-sensitive, live-animal and other special cargo should be pre-advised before tender.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning for Forwarders

Specific warehouse areas, cold-chain equipment, bonded capacity, dangerous-goods rooms and handling cut-offs can change by airline, ground handler and shipment type. Our service team verifies the available handling arrangement before issuing final instructions.

Airline and ground handling: cargo acceptance, weighing, documentation checks, build-up or breakdown and release procedures are normally arranged through the operating carrier or its appointed handler.
Customs interface: international shipments require coordination with the carrier, the importer or broker and the Canada Border Services Agency; customs release is not automatic on arrival.
Temperature-sensitive freight: confirm acceptance, cool-room access, handover time and permitted temperature range in advance; do not assume airport-side refrigerated storage.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the carrier’s approval, applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the specific aircraft routing.
Oversized or project cargo: obtain aircraft, pallet, door, equipment and loading limitations before confirming the shipment, particularly where a connecting sector is involved.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Schedule Considerations

Common planning logic is an origin-to-Canadian-gateway connection followed by a regional sector to Whitehorse. The exact gateway, carrier combination and number of connections must be confirmed at quotation stage.
Air North is based in Whitehorse, while other carriers or interline partners may participate in portions of an itinerary subject to current schedules and cargo agreements.
Transit time is affected by connection availability, cargo acceptance windows, customs processing, winter weather, aircraft payload restrictions and final-mile delivery capacity.
For urgent freight, our service team compares direct, interline and gateway alternatives rather than promising a fixed transit time before the operating carrier confirms the booking.

Schedule, capacity and acceptance are dynamic. Final transit estimates should be issued only after the airline confirms the complete routing and handling conditions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Whitehorse and Yukon Freight Profile

Primary hinterland: Whitehorse and communities across Yukon, with onward distribution planned according to road access, local carrier coverage and seasonal conditions.
Typical air-freight demand: time-critical commercial supplies, industrial and mining-related parts, maintenance components, retail replenishment, documents and small parcels.
Remote-site supply: project cargo and replacement parts may require advance coordination for dimensions, handling equipment, delivery appointments and onward trucking.
Perishable and healthcare cargo: possible subject to carrier acceptance and confirmed temperature-control arrangements; packaging qualification remains the shipper’s responsibility.
Return and recovery flows: reverse logistics, warranty parts and repair shipments should be planned with a named consignee and a confirmed local delivery contact.

Operations & Compliance

Operational Controls

Cut-off management: airline cargo cut-offs vary by flight, commodity, security process and connection. Our service team obtains the operating carrier’s acceptance deadline rather than relying on passenger check-in times.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package details and shipper’s declaration where required. Lithium batteries and dry ice require particular review.
Customs documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, tariff classification, origin information, importer details and permits should be consistent before tender. CBSA or another authority may request examination or additional documents.
Delivery release: consignee identity, customs status, terminal release requirements, storage exposure and local delivery arrangements should be confirmed before arrival, especially for remote destinations.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Practice

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, ready time, delivery postcode and any special handling requirement before requesting a firm routing.
Reserve capacity early for winter movements, project cargo, urgent replacement parts and shipments requiring a connection; include a realistic delivery buffer.
Use robust packaging suitable for multiple transfers and low-temperature exposure. Mark orientation, handling and temperature instructions clearly, without relying on external labels alone.
Prepare a gateway contingency: where permitted, our team can compare alternative Canadian gateways, road feeder options or split shipments, subject to carrier confirmation and customs feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical FAQ for Cargo Teams

Can international cargo be booked directly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport?

It may be possible, but the shipment can require a Canadian gateway connection, interline arrangement or separate customs and delivery planning. Our service team confirms the complete itinerary and carrier acceptance before booking.

Does the airport provide guaranteed cold storage for pharmaceuticals or perishables?

No guarantee should be assumed from the airport name or international status. We verify the carrier and handling agent’s actual temperature-control capability, handover process and contingency options for the requested shipment.

How early should dangerous goods be submitted?

Submit the full classification and packing information before the intended flight. Dangerous goods may require pre-approval, document review, special packaging and a different connection, so ordinary cargo cut-offs may not apply.

What commonly causes delays on Whitehorse shipments?

Typical causes include limited connection capacity, late tender, incomplete customs documents, weather disruption, aircraft payload restrictions and unconfirmed final-mile delivery. Our team checks each risk before dispatch.

Can oversized equipment or mining-related parts move by air?

Potentially, subject to aircraft dimensions, weight, handling equipment, packaging, route and carrier approval. Send drawings or precise package measurements so feasibility can be checked before cargo is manufactured or collected.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Airport identity, codes, location, ownership and operating context are based on the supplied airport record and should be cross-checked against current official information before a shipment is finalized. Operational items such as schedules, cut-offs, capacity, customs release, special-cargo acceptance and handling equipment are shipment- and date-specific.

Government of Yukon: yukon.ca
Canada Border Services Agency: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
NAV CANADA: navcanada.ca
International Air Transport Association: iata.org

Our service team uses these sources for identity, regulatory and aviation-reference checks, then confirms live routing and handling conditions directly with the relevant carrier, handler, broker and consignee.