Flying in Whitehorse, Canada
There are 5 airfields within 93 miles of Whitehorse — the nearest is Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (CYXY), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 18h 45m of daylight at midsummer down to about 5h 15m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Whitehorse
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
Haines Junction Airport
Teslin Airport
Skagway Airport
Atlin Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 02:37–21:23 | 18h 45m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:06–17:54 | 11h 47m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 09:23–14:37 | 5h 15m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4.5°C / 40°F | -4.4°C / 24°F | 13 km/h | 30% |
| Summer | 20.1°C / 68°F | 9.5°C / 49°F | 12 km/h | 31% |
| Autumn | 4.7°C / 40°F | -1.1°C / 30°F | 14 km/h | 43% |
| Winter | -8.3°C / 17°F | -14.2°C / 6°F | 13 km/h | 32% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Whitehorse, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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