Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
CYXY, Whitehorse, Canada
- Longest runway
- 14R/32L (9,497 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 5 minutes to downtown Whitehorse
Whitehorse International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Whitehorse
Whitehorse International is a few minutes from downtown, on the bluff above the Yukon River.
- Main airport
- YXY / CYXY
- Elevation
- 2,317 ft
- Longest runway
- 14R/32L (9,497 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Whitehorse
The airport has customs and a 9,500-foot runway.
Northern lights, the Yukon River and Kluane National Park draw visitors.
Whitehorse Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Whitehorse
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Customs
You clear Canadian customs on arrival at an airport of entry; everyone needs a valid passport, and we file the advance passenger details.
Remote Travel
Services beyond Whitehorse are limited; plan ahead.
When Demand Peaks in Whitehorse
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Late August to April
- Northern lights season.
- Summer
- River trips and the midnight sun.
Flight Times and Prices to Whitehorse
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to YXY for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,862 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 10 min$57,000–$87,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,975 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 35 min$25,000–$31,500 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$60,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 3,496 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 7 hr 25 min$68,000–$104,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 2,574 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 30 min$51,000–$78,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 2,353 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 10 min$47,500–$72,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,813 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr$55,000–$84,500 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,688 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$21,500–$27,000 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,914 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,500–$58,500 |
Best Aircraft for Whitehorse
Super-midsize jets fly from the US; light jets connect from Vancouver or Alaska.
Whitehorse Private Jet Questions
How far is Whitehorse airport from downtown?
About five minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Seattle to Whitehorse?
About 2 hr 30 min from Boeing Field in a super-midsize jet.
