Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport code (YXY)

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Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The airport was renamed in honour of longtime Yukon Member of Parliament Erik Nielsen on December 15, 2008. With a few exceptions, airport codes starting with ‘Y’ designate Canadian airports. The ‘XY’ isn’t as clear. The ‘Y’ likely stands for Yukon, and it’s said the ‘X’ is a filler letter.

Airport Information

Airport Name: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
Airport Keywords: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse Intl
Airport (IATA) Code: YXY

Address

Province: Yukon
Country: Canada (CA)
Continent: North America
Full Location: Whitehorse, YU, Canada
Website: Hpw.gov.yk.ca

Mapping

Latitude: 60.714135
Longitude: -135.076078
Elevation: 2300 (Feet)

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