Dawson City Airport
YDA / CYDA
Dawson City Airport is a small regional airport serving Dawson City, Yukon. It handles scheduled regional flights and charter services and is sized for low passenger volumes typical of remote northern communities.
Terminal Guide for Dawson City Airport #
The airport has a single small terminal building providing basic passenger processing, waiting space and shelter. Amenities are limited and boarding is typically on the apron; facilities support seasonal and weather‑dependent operations.
Getting to and From Dawson City Airport #
Ground access between the airport and Dawson City is by road; the drive into town is generally short (allow around 10-20 minutes depending on conditions). Transport options include local taxis, private car and pre‑booked shuttles. There is no rail/metro service.
- Taxi / shuttle / car: usual options; arrange transfers in advance in peak seasons.
- No rail/metro: not applicable in this remote setting.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Dawson City Airport #
Facilities are basic: seating, restrooms and possibly a small kiosk or vending; expect limited or no Wi‑Fi, few charging points, and no major lounges. Accessibility assistance should be requested in advance.
Weather & Climate near Dawson City Airport #
Dawson City Airport's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -32°C to 23°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -32° - -24° | -28° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 95% | 1.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.0h |
| February | Poor | -29° - -17° | -28° | 14 mm | partly cloudy | 95% | 1.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.2h |
| March | Poor | -22° - -5° | -18° | 10 mm | partly cloudy | 94% | 2.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.5h |
| April | Acceptable | -10° - 5° | -6° | 9 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 2.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.9h |
| May | Acceptable | -1° - 14° | 5° | 27 mm | overcast | 72% | 2.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 18.2h |
| June | Good | 6° - 21° | 13° | 40 mm | overcast | 70% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 20.4h |
| July | Very Good | 8° - 23° | 15° | 51 mm | overcast | 73% | 2.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 19.3h |
| August | Good | 5° - 20° | 13° | 44 mm | overcast | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 16.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 0° - 12° | 4° | 34 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 12.8h |
| October | Poor | -9° - 1° | -7° | 31 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.5h |
| November | Poor | -21° - -13° | -22° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 96% | 1.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.0h |
| December | Poor | -29° - -21° | -25° | 23 mm | partly cloudy | 96% | 1.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 3.6h |
