Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
Airport Airport
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) is the primary airport for Whitehorse, Yukon. It serves regional and seasonal flights and functions as the main air gateway for travel into and out of the territory.
Terminal Guide for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport #
Operations are consolidated in a single compact terminal building that handles arrivals and departures for scheduled regional flights. The layout is simple and walkable, with check‑in on the landside and security/boarding areas airside; facilities are scaled to the airport’s regional role.
Getting to and From Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport #
Ground transport is mainly by taxi, private car or hotel shuttle; public transit options are limited, so taxis or prearranged pickups are common for reaching downtown Whitehorse (a short drive). Car rental services are available at the terminal for onward travel into the Yukon.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport #
The terminal provides basic services: a café/small restaurant, a few shops and tourist/information desks. Free or limited Wi‑Fi is commonly available in the public areas; charging points are present in gate seating. Accessibility services are available - contact your airline or the airport to arrange assistance in advance.
Tips for Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport #
- Prepare for cold weather in winter. Ground transport can be slower in snowy conditions.
- Taxi or shuttle are the simplest ways into downtown Whitehorse. Public transit options are limited.
- If you need assistance, contact your airline ahead of time. The terminal is compact but staffing levels vary.
Weather & Climate near Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport #
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -22°C to 21°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -14°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -13°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 39 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
